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Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight

University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor

Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

What drinking alcohol when you’re on statins does to your body

Telegraph: Statins and alcohol both affect liver enzymes, causing potential issues.

Auckland measles case prompts HNZ to contact hundreds, urge vaccinations

HNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings.

Women in the firing line again, as Govt mulls cutting ACC cover

Minister fears scheme is too broad and unsustainable.

Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge

Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.

Baby healed with world’s first personalised gene-editing treatment

NYT: The technique has the potential to help people with thousands of other rare diseases.

Israeli woman killed en route to hospital in West Bank attack

Hamas praised the attack, calling it a 'heroic operation'.

Cancer test delayed for over a year — now his business is gone

A test that should have been done in 45 days instead took more than 365.

Princess reveals what got her through 'dark days' of cancer

Nature has been hailed as Kate's "sanctuary" over the past year.

'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redacted

Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.

Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland

It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.

Mum wakes up from surgery without organ

The Darwish family is taking legal action against Western Health.

Beyond the Budget: Brutal truths

OPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.

Simon Wilson: Shaun Hendy's warning on the Covid lessons we're still to learn

OPINION: A new book by the Covid modeller is a compulsive read with provocative ideas.

Move Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivors

Mobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.

'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limits

Jetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.

Bindi Irwin posts 'thank you' video from hospital bed

Bindi Irwin missed the Steve Irwin Gala as she had to undergo emergency surgery.