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Opinion: NZ needs to invest in more school-based healthcare

OPINION: Health can have a big impact on learning and development.

Why did baby Isabella die? Kiwi mum's agonising seven-year wait for answers

Mum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.

Sir Ian McKellen's sad news following on-stage fall

The Lord of the Rings star has shared an update following his accident during a play.

How to break up with a narcissist

Is it possible to negotiate a way out?

GP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hard

Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.

Te Aka Whai Ora exec meets to mark anniversary of what could have been

The Māori Health Authority 'has been put on hold', says Tipa Mahuta.

System failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stopped

Patient had regular scans until 2019 when the surveillance ended.

Man with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospital

Patient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.

The six worst foods for gut health

Some things should be consumed with caution.

Govt reveals mental health targets, hints at alcohol law reform in health roadmap

The Health Minister admits his expectations will be challenging to achieve.

'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year

Julia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.

How to recover from burnout in six steps

Telegraph: Burnout affects more than just energy levels; learn to recognise its symptoms.

How does morning coffee affect your inner health?

The gut appears to love a cup of joe.

'I want to know': Brain cancer battle leaves teacher's life plans in turmoil

Maia is awaiting another brain scan to see if the gruelling treatment is working.

'A void in our house': Father of four dies before Pharmac funding breakthrough

Clark's family collected aluminium cans to sell as scrap for his medicine.

Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?

'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.

How walking can be a powerful remedy for back pain

New York Times: Movement can be beneficial for treating and preventing pain.

What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness

How to make sense of all the data from fitness trackers.