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Director of famous Dunedin Study Prof Richie Poulton dies, aged 61
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A group argued it made a therapeutic claim and promoted alcohol consumption.
Kiwi woman’s horror over misdiagnosed 6.4kg tumour: ‘I saved my own life’
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Southern Cross members make $1.3b claims: premiums to rise
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.
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Unique trust aims to create ‘pay it forward’ process for women’s health
This exciting initiative is being launched on Thursday, October 5.
Hospital dentists’ and doctors’ union calls off Monday’s strike
More than 5000 members had planned to join the industrial action.
Sober October: How to break your psychological dependence on booze
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Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening
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Warning after fake oxycodone tablets linked to serious harm
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