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What makes us poo when we do? Science has the answers.

Rob Campbell: We find it easier to respond to a simplified, even sanitised, view of te ao Māori

OPINION: We must never lose sight of prophets and their prophecies.

Nutritional benefits of avocados: Are they actually good for you?

NY Times: Great on toast, salads and burgers. Plus, they're healthy - but how healthy?

Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether

One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.

'Love you, boss': Chlöe's message, PM reacts to Greens co-leader's cancer diagnosis

Marama Davidson's treatment, due to start after Matariki, is expected to take four months.

Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms

Samoa and Fiji have the world’s highest rates of mortality from ovarian cancer.

'I was an alcoholic - then my son said something that changed my life'

A father shares two sentences from his son that hit him 'like a tonne of bricks'.

Will NZ survive the next pandemic?

OPINION: The risk of another pandemic like Covid-19 is increasing.

Kate's cancer update: Everything we know so far about her diagnosis

From what treatment the Princess of Wales is receiving to the state of her health.

Are plant-based burgers really bad for your heart?

New research has suggested plant-based meats can affect your heart health.

What lowers your sperm count and how do you boost it?

Male infertility is increasing at an alarming rate.

Want to live longer? Try these small diet changes

From savoury breakfasts to sardines, Dr Mark Hyman’s diet tweaks can lengthen your life.

Why your pharmacy might not sell you pseudoephedrine

With the drug back on the shelves, pharmacies are keeping a close eye on who it's sold to.

Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed

A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.

Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend

Chief executive Margie Apa said filling vacancies had caused an overspend.

Exactly how many hours you should sleep, sit and stand to boost your heart health

Some adults are not hitting recommended targets, and it is negatively impacting them.

Are vegan sausages bad for you?

Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?

The life-saving health tests every middle-aged man should have

Telegraph: It's Men's Health Week – the perfect time for a mid-life WoF.