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Opinion: We may have only a few months to prevent the next pandemic

NYT opinion: The window to act is closing fast.

Grieving parents' plea after 4-year-old son dies unexpectedly of tonsillitis complications

Sebby Chua's parents feel let down by two hospitals after their son's sudden death.

Why your kids love the music you hate

Ex Hi-5 heartthrob Nathan Foley chats kids' music, teen fame and baby shark.

'My potential babies': Former couple in frozen embryo fight

"I knew I had to just suck it up and give him what he wanted," mum tells.

'I broke down into tears': ZM host's cancer nightmare

ZM presenter Georgia Burt reveals the diagnosis that saw her break down in tears.

Meningitis Foundation: Warnings over potential meningitis outbreak at Otago University

Meningitis Foundation is urging university students in Dunedin to be extremely cautious.

Patient dies after leaving 'very busy' Christchurch Hospital emergency department

Canterbury's chief medical officer confirmed wait times in ER "were longer than usual".

Health inequities between Māori and non-Māori adults cost $863m a year, study finds

A university professor says the inequity is 'an unconscionable breach of human rights'.

Deadly drug more potent than fentanyl found in NZ for first time

Metonitazenet is stronger than fentanyl and has been found in yellow-powder form in NZ.

Infection alert: Otago Uni issues warning over meningococcal case that visited pub, gym

The infected person was at 'Pint Night' at a Uni bar - and also visited the University gym

Covid-19: NZ's third Omicron wave a 'puzzling picture'

Expert says third Omicron surge may peak smaller than last wave, but uncertainty abounds.

Fundraising campaign for traumatic brain injury patient facility

'We support over a thousand people on any given day in Canterbury and the South Island.'

Smoke and mirrors: Why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up

The plan includes the removal of nicotine from tobacco and a reduction of outlets.

Auckland GP found guilty of professional misconduct

He was accused of incorrectly prescribing Ritalin and other ADHD drugs.

Leaked letters reveal senior docs warning Middlemore unsafe to teach juniors

"It's a terrible space to be in and it speaks to their feelings that they are failing..."

So long, Traveller Declarations: Last restriction dropped

From this week the remaining pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped.

The key to a healthy brain may lie in your gut

Telegraph: The link between the gut and a wide range of illnesses is becoming clearer.

Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?

New York Times: The internet is full of contradictory advice. Here's what the experts say.