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'Zero chance of success': The teacher fighting false online promises of six-pack abs

'People would never consider learning how to play the piano by watching YouTube.'

Massive 5kg tumour removed from woman after son’s birth

A young mother was oblivious to the tumour till just days before she gave birth.

‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems

"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.

Why orgasms are good for your health

Climaxing isn’t only pleasurable, there are some surprising health benefits.

People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak

People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.

Woodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tank

Three consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.

'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked

Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.

Scientists grapple with long Covid puzzle as millions fall sick

Financial Times: Fears symptoms and link to chronic diseases will have lasting impact.

12,000 Kiwis being contacted after personal data leak

12,000 Covid-19 vaccinators have been identified as victims of the data leak.

GP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding

'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'

Minister's breast cancer screening announcement

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announces free breast screening will be increased for New Zealand women aged 70-74 as part of the coalition government's 100-day plan. Video / Michael Craig

Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years

Health Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.

Alcoholic lemonade given to Dunedin students frustrates police

Company gave free alcoholic lemonade to a student party on Castle St.

New Covid strain now NZ's most dominant variant

Almost all cases in NZ are the from same variant, but the vaccine should still hold up.

Alaskapox: First death from new virus reported

The first known fatality from the recently discovered virus has occurred in Alaska.

Who is the right person to teach your kids how to swim?

Should Kiwi parents employ a professional to teach their kids how to swim?

'Bloody filthy': Shopper disgusted by pigeons roosting on Woolworths shelf

Woolworths owned the problem. Pigeons can cause salmonella, E.Coli and fungal infections.

What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus

For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus.