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'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates

Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.

Kāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp home

The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.

Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?

New York Times: What is metformin and why are people experimenting with it?

'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinised

Health NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.

The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try

New York Times: Mouth tape, melatonin, “worry journals” - do they actually help?

Measles: What you need to know

With the countries current vaccination rates, an expert warns New Zealand is at risk of a measles epidemic. Video / Dean Purcell / Katie Oliver / Ben Dickens

Auckland supermarket, chemist latest locations of interest in measles case

Health NZ advises checking immunisation status for those who visited the locations.

Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one

Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.

'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out

The dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.

Ferry crew member confirmed as new Auckland measles case

The infected person visited several public locations while contagious.

Words of wisdom: Parenting tips from seasoned Kiwi mums

An Olympian, radio host, podcaster, beauty editor and writer share their top tips.

Kiwi mum: 'I regret choosing career over motherhood’

Jenni Mortimer on the shame of maternal regrets and climbing the corporate ladder.

'A mysterious force': African nation trying to cash in on sacred hallucinogenic remedy

Gabon is keen to capitalise on iboga's economic potential.

'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed

Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021.

Wheelchair-bound after spinal surgery

Tracy Jarman's life was turned upside down four years ago when she emerged paralysed from her fifth surgery for spinal cysts. Video / Mike Scott

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love

Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.

'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth

Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.

Napier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floor

A man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.