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There have been 65 confirmed whooping cough cases in Hawke's Bay in 2025.
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Health New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.
Opinion: We need action to support 300,000 Kiwis living with a rare disorder
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A healthy diet in midlife may help you reach 70 without chronic disease
More plants and fewer processed foods in midlife may help you reach 70 in good health.
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Bill English on fixing the health system - and the Auckland iwi leading the way
The former Prime Minister thinks there are plenty of ways to improve performance.
‘No evidence, no repercussions’: GP calls for health influencers to be regulated
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There is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.
The secret to better running? Walking
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Primary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News Update
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Brain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussion
NZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
Simeon Brown Announces New South Auckland Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown confirms plans for a new hospital in South Auckland to ease pressure on Middlemore.
South Auckland set for major new hospital project
Middlemore Hospital has been under intense pressure for years.
My partner snores - are there any tricks to get some sleep?
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Heart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinic
Patients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.
Fears over minister’s bid to loosen psychologist rules
Psychologists fear that the Government's plans will dumb down the profession.
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