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Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
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Why spending some time alone could be good for the soul
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Rude awakening: Waking up without an alarm better for your health
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'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move
Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.
'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"
'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debate
It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.
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'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
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Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
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Waikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costings
The $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.
Rob Campbell: Health equity cannot be achieved by Te Whatu Ora
Former health chairman addresses equity in health.
Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach
The man shouted 'freedom' as he was taken back to the cells.
'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from ED
He was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.
Why a glass of wine before bed won’t help you sleep better
Experts unpack how alcohol affects your sleep. Spoiler: there aren't many benefits.
Dr Jane Goodall's 'tremendous' New Zealand announcement
For the first time in 5 years, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees is returning.
How to take care of yourself before the holidays start
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Health staffer due in court for alleged breach of Covid vaccine data
Man, 56, is charged with accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes.
The return of fluoride: Hastings to turn the tap back on by end of December
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Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation ‘ridiculous’
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Health is – or should be – at the centre of climate policy.