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An anaesthetist told the Herald he refused to assist with tongue-tie surgery.
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Study: Sleeping over 9 hours raises death risk by 34%
Why eight hours a night is the sweet spot for sleep.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed
The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.
'Long overdue': Kraft Heinz to remove dyes by 2027 amid health concerns
Nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz products are already dye-free.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over male vs female-dominated jobs
The big issue is how robust the comparisons are between male and female-dominated jobs.
Murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.
Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries
Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.
50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.
'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to hands
Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Retailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.
$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in Christchurch
Full construction is set to begin in November.
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
Minister announces law changes to focus health system on results
Govt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.
Watch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get help
Pamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.
Auckland Hospital mistakenly tells 25 patients they have an STI
False positive results were from tests carried out in its internal lab from May 23-June 4.
Staff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter ills
Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.
Unequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - report
Fully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds.
NZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.
'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him
O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.
'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.
How brisk walking could transform cancer recovery outcomes
Study shows 90.3% of exercisers survived, compared with 83.2% in a control group.
‘Devastated’ mum believes son had allergic reaction before death
Riley Brown, 24, died after a suspected allergic reaction on June 1.
Awanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington
Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.
Opinion: Here are 4 ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
New Zealand faces its first major cold snap of 2025, stressing chilly homes.
How Covid changed the way we view sick leave and workplace health
Experts suggest calling in sick is often the best approach.
Cancer campaigner dies after eight-year battle
'An ambassador, advocate, incredible fundraiser and friend.'
UK teens face two-hour cap on social media
Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.
Letters: Confusing world for young men and women
OPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.
Fears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since Covid
The blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.
'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases rise
GP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.