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Study to track virus antibody levels in 300 Kiwis to build better picture of NZ immunity.
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Focus: How to stay Covid safe this summer
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Global study finds gene could reduce the risk of breast cancer.
One of the last places on earth to be Covid-free now has positive cases
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A gynaecologist who took a drunk date to his clinic for an STI check has been suspended.
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Omicron, lack of staff blamed for ongoing surgery delays
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Covid-19: Here are some simple steps to help us socialise safely during holidays
The pre-Christmas period puts New Zealanders at high risk of exposure to virus.
Ransomware gang wants $1.5m within 10 days for files from Coroners Court, others
Ransomware: Huge financial payout demanded within 24 hours.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield excited to begin new role
Former health boss starts work at the University of Auckland in January.
Having an orgasm is not simply about pleasure – there are health benefits, too
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The two-minute workouts that could add years to your life
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Māori undercounted and under-resourced in health, new data report confirms
Health data has never given a true indication of Māori numbers.
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A very different kind of dope deal: $49m medicinal cannabis tie-up to put patients first.
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Holiday hotspots gear up for city slickers, Covid cases soar
Rural medical centres could reach breaking point if staff fall ill.
Former health boss Dr Ashley Bloomfield has a new job
The face of NZ’s health system throughout the darkest days of Covid reveals new role.
Compulsory NCEA reading and writing tests will lead to anxiety for dyslexic students - lobby group
The Dyslexia Foundation says students with dyslexia will struggle.
Covid-19: Beware the Christmas Grinch
Up to one in 20 could be infected at the height of the festive season.
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Sharon Osbourne rushed to hospital
Sharon Osbourne was in the middle of filming a new show when the medical event occurred.
ACC eyes scan funding shake-up after $112m blowout
ACC has just received a report on a new pricing framework.
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Jane Fonda gives health update amid cancer battle
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‘Significant risk’: Epidemiologist sounds Covid warning ahead of Christmas shopping rush
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Doctors' insurer suspends use of call centre after hacking threatens personal data
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Medical staff ‘really stressed’ as Starship hospital’s security ramps up for Baby W
Baby W is being guarded at Starship Hospital as he recovers from a lifesaving surgery.