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The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
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Health NZ plans to cut 1000 digital roles in controversial shake-up
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‘Awful situation’: Edmund Hillary village residents complain about sinking hub
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Editorial: End of ban on gay blood donations a long time coming
OPINION: Under the new system, all donors would have individualised risk assessments.
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Gym-goer, 20, suffers four cardiac arrests after consuming pre-workout drink
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I was a fit 60-year-old and broke my hip. Every woman should be aware of the dangers of osteoporosis
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The complete guide to using bleach at home
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Does drinking lemon water have health benefits?
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‘Traumatising’: 23yo’s warning after common act lands her in emergency department
A woman has revealed how her nail-picking habit ended in a trip to hospital.
New film on Splore showcases Auckland photographer’s extraordinary vision
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Big numbers caught in cardiac surgery delays, Health NZ responds
'All hospital areas have patients waiting beyond expectation,' says Health NZ.
The reason young women’s bodies are more prone to cancer
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‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’s
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‘Different leadership approach required’: Health NZ boss Margie Apa resigns
The troubled national health authority has faced ongoing budget challenges.
Why NZ needs more Māori nurses for culturally safe care
Māori nurses make up only 7% of the workforce, despite 17% of the population.
Argentina to withdraw from World Health Organisation, following behind Trump
South America’s second-largest economy follows US move.
I gave up drinking when my wife only had three months to live
Telegraph: George gave up alcohol to support his wife of 14 years during her final months.
Napier overnight and weekend urgent care services centralised at health centre, for now
Staff at health centre told nurse-led overnight service might be 'delivered differently'.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
Could the bird flu become airborne?
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‘So much pain all the time’: Bindi Irwin opens up about 10-year health battle
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Lightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system
'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'