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$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital

New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.

As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease

After years treating Alzheimer’s patients, a neurologist shares his own fight against it.

Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago

Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'

Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error

OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'

Reduce the beer belly: How to help men get rid of their belly fat

Telegraph: Why it's more dangerous to be an overweight man, and what to about it.

Health system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decade

There has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says.

Council's alcohol policy targets harm in 23 high-crime suburbs

Health advocates praise Auckland's new policy, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm.

Auckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quilt

Kmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.

Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate

Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'

'Thought we had lost her': 7yo girl's miracle recovery after shock accident

Blenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.

Paige's fight: Terminally ill woman shares her journey to inspire others

Paige Suisted, 26, has stage 4 brain cancer and has been given 18 months to live yet is determined to make meaningful memories in the short time she has left. Video / Mike Scott

Less than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancer

Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.

Has menopause made you ache all over? There’s a name for that

NY Times: Women's muscle and joint pains of ageing could be linked to a loss of estrogen.

Are all sunscreens created equal?

Which sunscreen offers the best protection? Are more expensive ones better?

Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday

Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.

The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead

Telegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.

Single H5N1 bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds

The US already has a stockpile of vaccine doses that target H5N1.

7 Phrases experts wish Kiwis would ditch at mealtimes

Do you use these harmful phrases without realising?