Women are calling out 'medical gaslighting'
New York Times: US studies show females more likely to have symptoms dismissed.
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Game-changing cardiac screening programme to reach all Māori across Waikato
"Let's stop expecting people to come to us; it doesn't work."
Drug money used to fund anti-drug initiatives
New Zealand's criminals have helped pay for a range of community programmes this year.
Black Caps star auctions historic shirt for charity
He wrote a new page into the annals of New Zealand sport while wearing the shirt in 2021.
Young dad a 'lucky one' after suffering cardiac arrest
Young father fortunate wife knew CPR, saving him after a cardiac arrest.
By mums, for mums: What mum actually wants this Mother's Day
This Mother's Day mums across the nation want one thing - a break.
Years of agony waiting for surgery
Some sufferers have spent years in pain while hoping for life-changing procedures.
'Women's health has never been a priority': Funding for Waitākere maternity unit put on hold
The decision comes ahead of July's introduction of the new system that will replace DHBs.
Ko's comment shows how far sportswomen have come – and how much still has to change
'I know you're at a loss for words, Jerry. Honesty it is.'
Opinion: The 'grassroots' health care crisis New Zealand is facing
I know this because I'm experiencing it firsthand.
The vanishing variants: Lessons from Gamma, Iota and Mu
New York Times: Mu, once a "variant of interest", quickly faded away to nothing. Why?
Surgery backlog: 'Trucking people around the country'
There are 27,000 people waiting over four months for surgery, triple that before Covid-19.
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end pain
Her pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.
'Pain is seen as a weakness so you push it aside': Ex Olympian's endometriosis battle
"I started to think I was being dramatic or crazy," cycling champ says.
'I was treated like a drug-seeker': Mum goes undiagnosed for a decade
Emma says she was repeatedly sent home from ED feeling like no one believed her suffering.
'I did start to feel suicidal': Endometriosis patient's agonising wait for treatment
"Not because I wanted to die, but because the pain was so unbearable," 20-year-old says.
'Get pregnant, that'll fix your problems': Mum's endometriosis fight - for 20 years
Dallas was accused of being a drug seeker for repeatedly turning up to ED in pain.
'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.
'Feel like we're being punished': Nurses sent to MIQ hotels unable to get old jobs back
"We volunteered out of the generosity of and goodness of our hearts," MIQ nurse tells.
Cardiology services for rural and remote communities
Māori liaison specialist nurse Patumahoe Leaf-Wright is taking specialty cardiology services to rural and remote communities. Video / Hāpaitia te Hauora Manawa
Omicron outbreak: Heartland warning after multiple rest home deaths
Health boss says rest home deaths highlight risks to 'vulnerable population'.
Covid exposure: Health Minister forced to return home to isolate
Andrew Little will return to Wellington in a private vehicle.
Justin Bieber suffered an emotional breakdown after his marriage
The pop star has revealed he thought marriage would "fix" all of his problems.
Explainer: What would the end of Roe v Wade mean for abortion in the US?
New York Times: If Roe is overturned, it's estimated that 24 states will ban abortion.
Hospitals backlog to be managed nationally in leadup to DHB reform
Nearly 30,000 New Zealanders were stuck in delays for hospital treatment in August
Focus Live: Andrew Little makes planned-care announcement
Andrew Little announces the Government’s plan to tackle delays in hospital waiting lists caused by Covid-19. Video / Supplied
The Front Page: Has the Government lost control of vaping?
Vaping stores have proliferated and the impact is being seen in younger users.
More Kiwis may get reinfected with Covid amid waning immunity and new variants
Yesterday, 9109 community cases were reported.
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation wants action to address inequalities
Dr James Fingleton says Māori and Pacific communities are more likely to have asthma.
Dr Oscar Lyons: 'Being open about struggle can help others understand they are not alone'
Dr Oscar Lyons: educator, researcher tells his story to Elisabeth Easther.
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
Māori and Pasifika children more likely to have asthma
The rate of Kiwi children with asthma is high when compared to other countries.