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A major new law aims to 'improve the health of all New Zealanders' – so why doesn't it include the basic human right to health?

Understanding the right to health can lead to improved healthcare practices.

PM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection loss

National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.

'Not pleasant': Hilary Barry's Covid battle over after Seven Sharp absence

TVNZ presenter reveals fallout after having to skip hosting duties due to Covid.

Teen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battle

Poor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.

Auckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 months

Meanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.

End of an Era: The Queen misses beloved event for first time in 70 years

It has come to pass that "extreme circumstances" have prevented her attendance.

Opinion: Why getting a divorce can be good for your kids

Expert advice on navigating a separation to achieve the best outcome for children.

MP Kiri Allan's courage: 'This journey has been a gift'

After her brave battle with cancer, the MP reflects on her tough year.

'A 29yo in an 89yo's body': Kiwi model's warning after breast implant illness

Sarah Harris lived in a world 'consumed by the superficial' but is ready to love herself.

School fits hidden detectors to tackle 'crazy' vaping epidemic

Aggressive marketing and evolving technology leaves schools battling a vaping 'epidemic'.

Nurse to stroke victim after 6-hour ED wait: 'We can't do anything about that'

A stroke victim travelled 300km to get a hospital bed after facing a nine-hour wait in ED.

The 'frugal man' who left almost $4 million to health services

His family remember him bringing only a packet of marshmallows to Christmas.

Nearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets

18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.

Mother's story of loss, grief and a cancer blow

Sarah Luxon uses her blog to write about the 'messy things' in life.

Indulge: NZ's largest food, wine and design event is coming

New Zealand, it is time to indulge.

Focus: Hospitals under 'extreme pressure' as winter ills mount

As hospitals experience "extreme pressure" with "abnormally high" patient presentations, NZ Nurses Organisation co-president Kerri Nuku calls on the Government to act. Video / NZ Herald

From first sip to hangover, the science of ... intoxication

We've all had a little too much to drink. Ever wonder how alcohol physically affects us?

'Understaffed, overworked': Nurses warn more lives at risk if crisis not addressed

Patient died in Middlemore Hospital after previously leaving due to high waiting times.