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Te Kōhao Health adds two more names to governance board

It has been a big year for the NGO.

Eminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airport

The head of the African CDC says he was mistreated, travelling to Frankfurt.

Why a generation of women are too fearful to get pregnant

Entrepreneur and mum reveals concerning impact of post-partum bounce-back culture.

Another wave risks hundreds more Covid deaths this year, expert warns

Third Omicron wave may cause hundreds more virus deaths before 2023, epidemiologist warns.

Covid-19: Half of eligible Kiwis know little about antivirals

More than half of surveyed eligible Kiwis know little about potentially life-saving pills.

Baby born in helicopter - Couple honour sky paramedic with son's name

The 9-minute flight from Waiheke Island proved too long for impatient bub.

'I have my dark moments': Chris Cairns' brave health battle

Despite a series of terrifying health crises, the cricket legend is grateful every day.

Nearly half of Covid patients haven’t fully recovered months later - study

New York Times: Calls for more expansive care options for long Covid patients.

On a knife edge: Why Dannevirke's health is the business of every small town

Towns trying to save medical services can take a boost, and a warning, from Dannevirke.

'Big mistakes happening': Exhausted hospital staff working 16-hour shifts, nurse reveals

'It's quite a scary place to be at the moment, to be honest.'

Kate Dron: Post-pandemic crystal ball gazing

OPINION: Actuaries project months and years ahead - and this is what one predicts for NZ.

After giving up on cancer vaccines, doctors start to find hope

New York Times: Doctors optimistic about developing immunisations against some cancers.

Natalie Imbruglia reveals truth about Torn music video

Pop singer opens up about what was really going on in the video of her now iconic track.

Omicron outbreak: BA.5 will soon be gone - what comes next?

The subvariant behind our winter Covid-19 wave is likely to be overtaken within weeks.

Southland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claims

Staff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".

Doctor well-known in ADHD community faces tribunal

It is alleged Tony Hanne wrote prescriptions without specialist approval.

9405 new cases of Covid in last seven days; 134 people in hospital

Another Covid-19 wave could be coming before Christmas, expert warned.

Full of beans: Jordie Barrett on life as second-favourite All Black sibling

Jordie knows he's New Zealand's second-favourite - but the All Blacks star doesn't care.