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'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own life

Social workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.

Why controlling blood sugar is crucial for your health

New York Times: How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar?

The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'

The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.

Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support

Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.

Have you sailed on the dirtiest cruise ship?

Nervous about Norovirus while cruising? Check if your ship is on this list.

Jeremy Clarkson was ‘maybe days away’ from fatal heart attack

Former Top Gear presenter faced a 'sudden deterioration' in his health while on holiday.

Health NZ managers ate $9000 of canapés as financial crisis loomed

Health NZ spent $60,000 on catering for 300 top leaders at a conference.

Act copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour says

David Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.

Is it better to eat before a workout or after?

New York Times: How you time your meals can influence your workouts.

What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?

Researchers have discovered two spikes in our ageing. Here's how to turn back the clock.

Five healthy weekend habits to balance out weekday sins

Telegraph: Reclaim your health by using weekends to rest, exercise, and eat better.

Canny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?

Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?

Psychedelic Nation: Fresh research about NZ’s hallucinogenic drug users

Psychedelic drug use is on the rise in NZ. A group of young researchers is learning why.

Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital

'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'

No assisted dying oversight for seven months as doctors sound alarm

A newly appointed committee is working double-time to catch up on the reports.

Do weight loss drugs really work - and can you even get them in NZ?

Clinical trials are finding amazing impacts of new versions of the drugs.

Female Viagra? How to lift low libido in women

Majority of women report low libido; causes range from hormonal changes to trauma.

The symptoms of perimenopause – and six signs it’s nearing its end

Telegraph: Hormonal changes during perimenopause can start years before menopause.