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The Porirua hairdresser taking TikTok by storm

Jasmine Lupo is fulfilling her life-long career dream.

‘Remain vigilant’, Auckland University tells students after meningococcal case

A student is in hospital and their flatmates assessed after the case was diagnosed.

'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC

In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.

Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St

OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'

A drug to slow Alzheimer’s is finally available. How are patients faring?

New York Times: Experts at three major US medical centres report on their progress.

Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied leave to appeal

The nurse caused staff at a care facility to question whether they should be vaccinated.

'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg

'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'

New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM

A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.

Deadly virus poses increasing threat to NZ

Deadly virus could be an increasing threat to NZ because of climate change.

‘I was planning my funeral’: Woman’s six-day ordeal after bungled cancer diagnosis

She broke the heartbreaking news to her two sons and was considering an assisted death.

Building Māori oncology expertise crucial, says researcher

Dr Kimiora Henare's research is addressing the Māori cancer workforce.

What are compound exercises and why should you try them?

Interested in quick exercise and healthy ageing? Consider this workout.

What drinking beer really does to your body

What damage does it do? And are there any upsides?

Closing the gap on breast cancer survival for Māori and non-Maori

Māori and Pasifika wāhine are more likely to develop breast cancer than non-Māori.

Steve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with Pharmac

OPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.

'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments

Budget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.

'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute

The proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.

'I felt exposed': Woman's fears after info stolen in Covid data breach

The woman feared a harmful person from her past could have accessed her information.