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Health staff recruitment issues: ‘If it costs money, we can’t do it’

Budget cuts are hitting the health sector hard.

'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister says

The minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.

Stage play tackles issue of vaping among teens

Vaping spikes 20% at Gisborne Boys' High but an educational play aims to combat the trend.

The Green Goddess: I’m still fit at 85 – these are the rules I swear by

At 85 Diana Moran is reaping the rewards of practising what she preached.

'Sense of betrayal': Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care

She estimates it has saved her about seven months in delays.

Minister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortages

Two small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.

When is it okay not to forgive and forget?

OPINION: 'Sometimes it’s more authentic and empowering to move on without forgiving.'

Does anxiety make your heart race? Try these simple tricks to find calm

A fast heart rate can be caused by a number of things. Here's how you can manage it.

'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illness

A friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.

Psychologist Lisa Strauss shares information on how watching TV affects your sleep

OPINION: Guidelines to help you enjoy good sleep and some TV in bed without overdoing it.

Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns

Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.

Jackie Cumming: 80% of GPs closed their books to new patients in 2019-22

OPINION: While the pandemic exacerbated the issue, it is not the only cause.

Sue Chetwin: Baby formula labels a recipe for success

OPINION: The standards for baby formula can be difficult to understand.

Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen

OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.

Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment

Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.

Rural ladies who lunch: Gemma McCaw coming to Dannevirke

Tararua Rural Support Trust encouraging ladies off the farm for day of connection and fun.

How foot strength can boost your health and prevent injuries

New York Times: These three simple tests could save you a lot of pain in the long run.

The signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa Nightingale

OPINION: When I started having a severe asthma attack, I didn't know what was happening.