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New surgical building can't open due to lacking staff
The four-storey, 150-bed Tōtara Haumaru building was meant to open in December.
‘My wife’s drinking is out of control and I can’t cope’
Telegraph: Alcohol binges are impacting our marriage, writes one reader.
Opinion: Pharmac funding gap leaves Kiwi babies vulnerable to devastating disease
OPINION: It’s time for New Zealand to prioritise the health of its youngest population.
'Why waste the best years of your life': Advice for living with Parkinson's
Peter Boston, 74, says Parkinson's doesn't mean that life can't be lived and enjoyed.
Watch: 'Just keep going': Chris Cairns walks with cane after spinal stroke
Black Caps great Chris Cairns continues to make remarkable progress.
Roles in tobacco regulation could be slashed following Smokefree u-turn
Five jobs are proposed to go from the Ministry of Health's tobacco regulatory team.
How to get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
Poor sleep can lead to poor health. So how can we ensure our eight hours go uninterrupted?
'So fragile': Tori Kelly opens up about life after health scare
The 31-year-old singer was rushed to hospital in July 2023 after collapsing at a dinner.
When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think
What do parents need to know about the latest advice? And when is cow’s milk an option?
World’s oldest man shares the secret to his longevity
Guinness World Records has confirmed John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, as the new title holder.
'It sucks being a fat person on TV' - Lloyd Burr talks bariatric surgery with Paula Bennett
'There’s just so many different factors that go into weight gain and being big.'
Six surprising things that increase your heart health risk
Discover how vaping, pessimism, and even your height can affect heart health.
Toxin fears spark recall of salted peanuts, nut mixes
Several batches of nuts pulled from shelves, consumers warned.
Engineered stone giant Cosentino warns against ‘chaos’ of total ban
The company faced scrutiny after legal action from stonemasons who developed silicosis.
Kiwi woman's medical nightmare: ‘I’m so grateful to be alive’
'I was gaslit and told my symptoms weren’t real.'
Playgroup for parents? How Ghana's hospitality inspired a caregiving movement
Rochelle Hairs is bringing a slice of Africa to Hawke's Bay for a good cause.
The next pandemic is coming. Will we be ready?
FT: WHO member states are deadlocked over a global treaty to deal with the next Covid-19.
Daylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor says
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
Opinion: Loss of free flu vaccine a 'missed opportunity'
OPINION: Pharmac has announced flu vaccines will no longer be free for children.
'Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checks
The juice has not been registered under the Food Act.
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses, MSD calls for mass voluntary redundancies
The ministry is expected to slash its budget by $78m between 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Male and over 40? How to boost your testosterone and maintain your sex drive
Testosterone levels are on the decline, but there are ways to maintain your virility.
One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report
Use of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.
'Frustration' after ED patients placed in hospital corridors
North Shore Hospital ED has been using every single space available for urgent care.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines
“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.
Waikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?
Te Whatu Ora explains reason for 'false positive' test result in Waikato measles scare.
‘Triple burden’ of respiratory diseases driving early surge into NZ hospitals
A trio of respiratory nasties is driving spikes in hospital cases ahead of sick season.
Exclusive: Insurance gap blocking Kiwis from life-saving drugs will be fixed, Seymour says
A Medsafe technicality is seeing people miss out on desperately-needed funds.