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Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up

After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice

OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.

Woman suffers after doctor used surgical mesh against her wishes

Patient says she’s disappointed about the consequences for the specialist.

The everyday foods that keep you up at night

Telegraph: Ready meals and fizzy drinks could be the reason you’re struggling.

Covid outbreak at retirement village infects 23 residents

Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.

'Failure in system' led to swab being left in woman after hysterectomy

But it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.

Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded

Kiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.

Walking v running: Which consumes more energy?

They affect the body in different ways - here's the science behind it.

What happens when you eat a 1960s diet for a week?

Spam, cake, roast beef and lard - that's apparently how we stayed in shape 60 years ago.

Seven ways gardening can help stave off dementia

Gardening can enhance brain function and prolong cognitive health,

'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex

The man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.

'Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity care

Lana calls for more routine screening, saying NZ's maternity care is too laid-back.

Kiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck driving

The stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.

'It felt like a little nap': Auckland suffers cardiac arrest on the rugby field

Eugene Tuhaka suffered a cardiac arrest while playing touch - this is what saved him.

Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing

Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.

From alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobriety

For Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.

21 minutes left! England star's selection slammed over season time limit

Star's selection set to breach player welfare minute limit – player safety group hit-out.

Pre-pay for your GP: Hawke's Bay clinics say lack of funding starting to bite

Tōtara Health and Taradale Medical Centre have called out a lack of Government funding.