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The health benefits of honey – and how to spot the fake stuff

Is honey healthier than sugar? Is expensive better? Here's what the experts say.

Up to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health services

Obstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.

'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom

It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.

‘Market turned down more quickly ... deeply’: Fletcher CEO on climbing losses

New CEO steps in as losses climb further: what next for the giant Australasian business?

‘Complex picture’: Pope Francis hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia

Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.

'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer

One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.

Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications

They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.

The big stretch: Four Pilates tips for beginners

New York Times: Instructors share their best advice for beginners.

Opinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson

OPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.

The GP who earns less than minimum wage

Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.

Labour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her through

Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.

Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed

Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.

Quality v quantity: Untangling sleep issues tied up with ADHD

Many kids – especially those with ADHD – don’t get enough sleep. Here's how to help.

Lab-made tissue: ‘Lego-like’ local invention could revolutionise knee problems

A team of Kiwi scientists is pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine.

Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track

Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.

Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down

The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.

The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’

The drug is easily available, but there is help available.

‘Hard decision’: Woman, 27, heading to US for $550k cancer treatment

Amelia Branson and her family are fighting to extend her life.