'The cock-up that is our health system': Former Health NZ chair points finger at ministry
A commissioner has been appointed to replace the health authority's board.
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Sixty patients are being sought for the next phase of the cancer therapy trial.
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Letters: Ozempic isn't the answer to New Zealand's obesity problem
OPINION: Also in today's letters – Wayne Brown's road-cone blitz; CrowdStrike meltdown.
Kiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking
'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'
Health NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spread
Pippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.
Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the day? Here’s what that may mean for your health
Diet soft drinks are marketed as 'healthier' alternatives to full-sugar counterparts.
Watch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissioner
Luxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.
Study shows low health risk from Cyclone Gabrielle silt
Tonnes of silt was spread across parts of Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-section
The newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.
Why are some people happy when they are dying?
A clinical psychologist reveals why happiness is not as uncommon as you would suspect.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West son's rare skin condition
The reality TV star says she passed it on to one of her boys.
Mini-bursts of exercise can help you sleep longer, study suggests
A three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.
Masseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream job
Working with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.
Social anxiety can be limiting. Here are ways you can get relief
You can learn to overcome it by understanding it and using certain helpful strategies.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'
The best and worst habits for your teeth
New York Times: Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees and more.
Contraception: The benefits and risks of being on the pill
Is an oral contraceptive the right choice for you?
Is a fibre supplement just as good as fibre from food?
New York Times: What fibre supplements can and can’t do for your health.
Mindfulness can be harmful – and can make mental health problems worse
OPINION: Proponents often ignore evidence that highlights meditation's adverse effects.
Trump's doctor reveals new details about bullet wound
It's the most extensive medical information Trump’s team has provided since the shooting.
Are you easily swayed by junk food ads?
A study found campaigns strategically targeted children, busy parents and young people.
Editorial: The escalating abuse of nitrous oxide is no laughing matter
OPINION: Many young users seem unaware of the dangers posed by nitrous oxide.
Hospital staff 'already getting hurt' as cops pull back from mental health callouts
Some say the changes should have come sooner, while others say it will cause direct harm.
‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss
The 52-year-old got hold of the weight loss drug through a US clinical trial.
Wayne Howett: Do we really want to be a country forced to choose between sick kids?
OPINION: Sickness in children is non-discriminatory. It is a relentless equaliser.
Why you don’t need to exercise every day
New York Times: Choosing when not to work out can be as important as the exercise itself.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
How to quit vaping
New York Times: E-cigarettes are common but the health system is yet to catch up.
'Nothing could have prepared us': Nursing students hit out at 'shock' exam
Student nurses said nothing could have prepared them for what was in the exam.
Why some people still have long Covid – and others never did at all
Telegraph: Although the pandemic is long over, for many people their illness continues.
Pharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directive
Pharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.
What is 'exercise snacking' and how is it good for you?
You don't have to go to the gym for this one.