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Kmart product recalled due to 'risk of serious injury'

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Kmart.

'3600 for a cure': How many Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer each year?

Seventeen Kiwi designers have rallied to support this year's Breast Cancer Cure appeal.

'False economics': Union blasts Health NZ's proposed job cuts

Each team member recovers $430,000 annually, says the PSA.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life

A head start in race against blood cancer.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment

'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'

Prabani Wood: Failing to get frontline healthcare right has a huge cost

Every dollar invested in primary care saves around $13 on post-primary healthcare.

'Nothing short of a tragedy': Child's death after routine tonsil surgery rare: surgeon

Several investigations are under way after the 6-year-old died in Auckland last week.

This common cause of bloating has nothing to do with food

Abdomino-phrenic dyssynergia may be to blame for frequent bloating in many people.

5 signs you’re unknowingly masking ADHD/Autism

Many adults unknowingly mask ADHD or autism, leading to burnout and poor mental health.

‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’

A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.

More empathy, less risk of dementia – how women’s brains work differently to men’s

Telegraph: Here’s the science behind the brain battle of the sexes.

On The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in making

Kiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.

‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gambling

Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably

Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak

The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.

HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies

Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.

Wellington crypto outbreak: Health NZ issues fresh warning

More cases of contagious bug reported since March 21, particularly in the Hutt Valley.

School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal

A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.