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Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia

Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.

Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs

OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.

'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand

'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.

Cooking with garlic: Do clove sizes impact your recipes?

Garlic cloves can vary greatly by size. Here’s how to factor that into your cooking.

Is ‘chia seed water’ actually good for you?

New York Times: Social media proponents claim it has benefits. Here’s what experts think.

Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover

Local fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters.

An advance in brain research that was once considered impossible

New York Times: Scientists achieved “a milestone” by mapping a mouse's brain.

On The Up - ‘Do not give up’: Mum of two undeterred by aggressive cancer, miscarriages

'It's the mind that plays the game. If the mind is strong, your body can cope with it'.

'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts

'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'

'Lot of hurt': Patient challenges ACC response after contraceptive error

The person had a 'major fear' of falling pregnant and ended up needing a termination.

Is white wine healthier than we think?

Telegraph: While red wine gets the spotlight, white wine may have its mild benefits.

How mushrooms bolster your immune system and protect your brain

Telegraph: Mushrooms are a delicious, nutritious powerhouse.

Doctor claims sexual video was to document woman's consent

The doctor and married woman met on a sexual website and had a secret relationship.

'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors

Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.

People are using vibration plates to lose weight. Do they work?

New York Times: TikTok influencers claim they’re an easy route to fitness.

Opinion: I have autism and ADHD. Finally I understand why I have no friends

Telegraph: Annabel Fenwick Elliott went to get tested – and it changed her life.

It’s a matter of time before measles comes to NZ, and experts are worried

Whether we can stop the deadly outbreak here depends on one variable.

Simeon Brown health infrastructure announcement

Simeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ Herald