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![Family desperate for lifesaving overseas surgery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family desperate for lifesaving overseas surgery
Young Christchurch man's life devastated by rare syndrome.
![Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs
OPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.
!['It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
![Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies
Better known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.
![Disabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Disabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weight
The Kiwi claimed she stopped eating and drinking to avoid needing to use the restroom.
![Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers
The unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.
![‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
!['Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosis
The family of a girl with Type 1 diabetes suffered stress after a delayed diagnosis.
![The biggest diet mistakes Kiwis make - and how to fix them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The biggest diet mistakes Kiwis make - and how to fix them
A dietitian reveals the pitfalls stopping us managing our weight for better health.
![Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."
![New Black Fern hoping to put opponents on their knees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Black Fern hoping to put opponents on their knees
Layla Sae has an extra challenge to keep her going hard in top matches.
![Type 2 diabetes: Health researcher calls for ministerial taskforce](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Type 2 diabetes: Health researcher calls for ministerial taskforce
Health researchers say the Government needs to take action to tackle type 2 diabetes.
![Opinion: Profits v health. What's more important?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Profits v health. What's more important?
Anaru Eketone: Is it time we looked at sugar and fat taxes?
![Diabetes NZ wants Pharmac to fund ‘life-changing’ monitors for diabetics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diabetes NZ wants Pharmac to fund ‘life-changing’ monitors for diabetics
The device can measure diabetics' blood sugar levels instantly.
![Megan Whelan: Diabetes and Me - ‘I can, after all this, live well’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Megan Whelan: Diabetes and Me - ‘I can, after all this, live well’
OPINION: Megan Whelan shares her experiences of living with diabetes.
!['How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claims
Shailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.
![Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
![Breaking point at hospitals: 'Patients waiting in corridors for 24hrs'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Breaking point at hospitals: 'Patients waiting in corridors for 24hrs'
Omicron had been 'the straw that has broken the camel's back', top doctor says.
!['Inga' Tuigamala died ahead of filming Celebrity Treasure Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Inga' Tuigamala died ahead of filming Celebrity Treasure Island
The rugby legend was reportedly in Kaitaia when became sick, 1News has reported.
![Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing
Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.
![One in 10 seriously sick with Covid experience long-term symptoms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One in 10 seriously sick with Covid experience long-term symptoms
Physios calling on the Government to put more resource into caring for people suffering.