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NZ's secret radioactive waste facility

The storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens Graphics / Corey Fleming

Letters: Christopher Luxon critique unfair and unbalanced – Sir Bill Birch

OPINION: 'I am astounded by the article written by Matthew Hooton.'

'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministry

Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.

Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told

The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.

Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild

Whangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.

Are your kids fussy eaters? It might be in their genes

You could even be a 'super taster', but it's not always a good thing.

Whangārei Hospital on track

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.

Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

Australian standards could help thousands of Kiwis with lung and chronic health diseases

COPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.

‘Real danger’: The nostalgic Kiwi food item that should be banned

It's an iconic symbol of childhood nostalgia, but the colourful treat has a dark side.

Paige Suisted's cancer journey

Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.

Missed scan signs lead to death of newborn, lung removal for another baby

Missed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.

Health NZ to immunise 1400 seasonal workers against measles

Health NZ is expecting to vaccinate 1400 RSE workers.

Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas

A senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.

'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New Zealand

Report calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.

Analysis: What is methanol and how does it get into drinks and cause harm?

ANALYSIS: Methanol poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal

Smoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.