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Elderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent to

One of his surgeons was inexperienced, the other didn't even work at the hospital.

New retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon village

Premium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.

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New York Times: No wearable tech or special equipment required.

'No words to describe how painful it is': Mum remembers son on what would have been his 8th birthday

Caiden MacGibbon was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022 and died in Nov 2024.

The gut health products that really work – and the ones to avoid

Telegraph: Which supplements, blends and treatments actually deliver? We ask the experts.

A decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest week

In his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time

Dame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fear

New Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.

Gut busters: Ten foods that will make your IBS worse

Telegraph: Diet plays a key role in managing gut issues. Here's what you need to know.

Cambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblings

Kate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.

Retired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babies

Mike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.

'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punch

Daytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko.

Australians consume 22 tonnes of illicit drugs in a year, report reveals

Cocaine use rose 69%, MDMA 49%, and meth 21% compared to last year.

Taranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punch

Bouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.

'Feel strong': Ultra-marathoner on racing during her period

She carries tampons, prefers period undies and discusses menstruation openly.

'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike move

A planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin.

Police name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragic

Matthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.