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GPs to get $175m funding increase

Pinnacles Health CEO, Justin Butcher on the $175 boost in funding the Government hopes will lead to faster care.

GPs to get $175m more funding

The increase is part of a 13.89% boost for primary care.

Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world

Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.

Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears

Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.

Recovering from surgery isn’t easy - exercising in the water can help

Warm water in therapeutic pools reduces swelling and eases joint pressure.

Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes

Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.

ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling

Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.

New daily pill on the way for weight loss and lowering blood sugar

New York Times: There's more than a dozen experimental weight medications in development.

'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening

'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'

US Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Two dozen Republican-led states have similar laws affecting transgender youth.

This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live

A low score is a portent, not a promise and could be a wake-up call, says study author.

'We should have had a choice': Family speaks on brain-dead pregnancy case

Adriana Smith was kept alive until her son was born via C-section.

Hemp bevs: US states crack down on cannabis drink craze

States are banning intoxicating cannabis drinks due to rising popularity.

National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey

Inflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.

Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms

Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.

Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed

The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.

Nature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing loneliness

Spending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.

'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concerns

Nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.