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Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn

OPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'

Mental health report shows rate of psychological distress up, system not working for Māori

The five-year report shows there is more to be done to fill gaps in treatment and support.

Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs

The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.

Finalists for inaugural NZ science journalism gongs announced

Reporters Jamie Morton, Sasha Borissenko and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai are among finalists.

Can human culture catch up with evolution?

It's getting harder to keep up.

The five simple tests that tell how well you’re ageing

It’s time to start future-proofing your body.

Everything you need to know about motor neurone disease

Here's a guide on what causes it and the future hopes for treatment.

The heart health risks for midlife women – and how to beat them

Research reveals menopausal women could be at risk of cardiovascular illness.

Māori health advocate Dr Matire Harwood acknowledged with honour

A university dean and Papakura GP has been recognised for her tireless mahi for Māori.

'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a day

A single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.

Disappointment over broken Budget promise to fund more specialists

'Short-sighted': Psychiatrists say extra registrar places have not eventuated.

'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education

Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.

Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait

OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.

Kāpiti woman honoured for pioneering work in health psychology, gerontology

Christine Stephens has been honoured for her work with older people and psychology.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work

Our reporters caught up with the recipients.

Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia

Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.

Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A

Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.

'Sleeping on it' really does help - just ask the experts

We spend roughly twenty-six years of our life asleep. What is it all worth it for?