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Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Angelina Jolie's son's health update after e-bike crash

The actress' son was hospitalised last week after the accident.

Health NZ could 'go broke', says commissioner

Lester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.

Letters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospital

OPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'

Christchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being built

It had been 'frustrating' to have the unit there but not be able to use it.

Thousands of ambulance officers to strike as sector in 'worst state' ever seen

The nationwide withdrawal of labour twice later this month is described as a last resort.

Rheumatic fever and gout are painful ailments for Polynesians

Academics join South Auckland community to find cures for painful ailments.

All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youth

Mental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.

Can ‘nose blindness’ keep you from smelling your bad breath?

People can lose the ability to smell chronic bad breath — here's why.

How the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five days

Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.

Swish, spit, repeat: Is oil pulling good for your teeth?

New York Times: Ancient remedy or modern myth?

'I feel cheated': Tetraplegic denied ACC care despite missed meningitis diagnosis

Glen Murphy has exhausted every opportunity for taxpayer-funded care.

‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold

Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.

What you need to know about HRT and if it’s right for you

Some health researchers have pushed back against menopause being treated as a 'disease'.

'The ambulance service will crumble': St John staff considering 'last resort' strike over pay deal

Two unions say staff on the front line of health emergencies are not being paid fairly.

'It's a hard winter': Fears over end to free flu vaccine funding for children

GPs say they have seen a high number of children hospitalised with influenza this winter.

Is your smartwatch making you anxious?

Many people use smartwatches to track their health – but are they making us worry more?

How cancer can lead to positive life changes

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but research shows the positive side.