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Russell Crowe’s painful film confession

'It was like an electric shock bursting up through my body.'

Hato Hone St John pulls ambulances off roads due to deficit

The ambulance workers' union says it's 'unacceptable' cost-cutting, putting lives at risk.

Can exercise help beat depression?

You may be able to run, lift, or dance away depression.

New Zealand's birth rate falls to lowest since World War II

Statistics released this morning show there were 19,071 more births than deaths in 2023.

Restocking of pseudoephedrine is in direct contradiction to advice of officials - Eketone

OPINION: This is the second time in three months I'm in the sick role.

Patient safety advocate ‘horrified’ at plans to axe therapeutic products law

Scrapping the act will leave thousands exposed to dodgy medical devices, warn experts.

2024 transformation

Kiwi personal trainer Samantha Bluemel's tips for how to build lasting habits for a longer life. Video / Corey Fleming

This is what it feels like to have ADHD (brace yourself)

Finding out I had the neurological condition helped to explain so much of my behaviour.

Devolving Māori health from government to community must come with a cautious approach

Devolving services to community is okay if they have ability to deliver.

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.

Free mammogram age extension 'long overdue'

Government to extend free mammogram screening for women aged up to 74.

Nurses report mistakes in being paid what they are owed from Te Whatu Ora

Te Whatu Ora says the work in paying back nurses 'is taking longer than anticipated'.

Arthritis and joint pain – the symptoms to know about and how to treat it

Telegraph: By the age of 70 about half of us will develop some form of arthritis.

'Disgraceful conduct': Midwife struck off for claiming $200,000 for fake services

Sanaz Khodaverdian tried to mislead auditors by altering and creating false documents.