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'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battle
Charlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
'Serious action': Australian govt pledges reforms after childcare abuse charges
Joshua Brown has been charged with 70 offences involving eight children in Melbourne.
New virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visit
Patients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies.
'He'll slowly lose everything': Parents share journey as 2yo battles incurable disorder
Landon Pahl was diagnosed with infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy shortly after he turned 2.
Corrections apologise for delay in contacting dead inmate’s family after jail killing
"We should have followed this up much faster."
Toddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike
The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident.
Jury retires to consider verdict in mushroom poisoning trial
The jury is now deliberating in Erin Patterson's trial.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.
She's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home
'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'
Police discover 381 bodies in Mexico crematorium amid negligence claims
Some remains might have been there for up to two years.
British doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet care
Authorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
Alcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.
'It must be clear': Debate grows over France's new public smoking ban
Violators could face fines ranging from €135 to €700 for breaking the ban.
Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year
Miles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.
'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter
'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'
'They’re not forgotten': The Kiwi surgeon helping severely disfigured soldiers in Ukraine
Dr Mark Gittos will train a team of Ukrainian doctors in London this week.
Minister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’
She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.
Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
One in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplant
Among Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five.
'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.
'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customers
Watercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.
MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car
Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.
Digital-first health provider Tend becomes its own primary health organisation
National primary healthcare company Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, allowing for direct contracting with Health NZ.
Most of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to rise
The partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.