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Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery

George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him

Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.

Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover

His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.

Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care

Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.

Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika

The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.

Justin Bieber shares emotional Instagram post amid wellbeing concerns

'I personally have always felt unworthy'.

Iwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to Whanganui

The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.

‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision

Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.

‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreat

Diane Mathews was fined $3000 for supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat.

Extreme ‘clean’ eating can tip healthy eaters into a danger zone

Disordered eating of nutritious but limited diets can be fuelled by social media.

Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’

Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.

Spike in Legionnaires’ cases leads to warning for spa pool owners after eight fall ill

Most of the cases reported over the past year were linked to contaminated spa pools.

Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings

Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.

Cancer patient who lost lung in botched surgery says health system ‘owes him a new one’

Cancer patient Ian Tollemache had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon.

Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength

From pain relief to physical strength, the benefits of swearing go beyond just venting.

Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition

The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.

Were these public sector leaders pressured out of their jobs? – Audrey Young

OPINION: Sir Brian Roche says he'd call out political pressure on public service leaders.

Opinion: Kiwis deserve a national action plan for endometriosis

OPINION: Too often, those with endometriosis feel unheard or dismissed.