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Nanogirl: Moods and booze - all in the mind
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Four breakfast foods that boost your sex drive
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More than a third of senior doctors bullied
Dozens of survey participants said the bullying had made them contemplate leaving the job.
Condition sees woman cough up monthly blood
A young woman who coughs blood every month has a rare, endometriosis-related condition.
Why you should never go on a diet again
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The real reason people get so angry about beggars
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald reveals what's at the heart of people's outrage at begging.
'My breasts won't stop growing': Mum's reduction plea
A mum of two has issued a plea to help raise funds for a reduction of her K-cup breasts.
Mum's diet key to prevent allergies?
Eating eggs and peanuts during pregnancy may protect the unborn child from allergies.
Family backup arrives for Waikato botulism trio
The trio remain in Waikato hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Kiwi Instagram star: Overcoming losing a leg to cancer
After losing her leg to cancer, aged nine, Jess Quinn has learned to love her body.
Mother of boy born without eyes pleads for help
Ten-month-old Archie has no eyes due to a rare condition. His mum is pleading for help.
Boot camp, week one: 'Everything hurts and I want a wine'
NZ Herald reporter Tess Nichols has survived the first week of boot camp - just.
Comparing yourself with others brings misery
Comment: It's so easy to compare yourself with others - but you shouldn't.
Children's heartbreaking Christmas requests
A charity has lifted the lid on what Christmas is like for poverty-stricken children.
Men, let's look after ourselves
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Niki Bezzant: Are you addicted to carbs?
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