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Daylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor says
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
A warm meal eaten with friends best part of Healthy School Lunches, students say
The Health School Lunches programme Ka Ora Ka Ako does more than feed the hungry.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
Opinion: Loss of free flu vaccine a 'missed opportunity'
OPINION: Pharmac has announced flu vaccines will no longer be free for children.
'Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checks
The juice has not been registered under the Food Act.
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses, MSD calls for mass voluntary redundancies
The ministry is expected to slash its budget by $78m between 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Male and over 40? How to boost your testosterone and maintain your sex drive
Testosterone levels are on the decline, but there are ways to maintain your virility.
One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report
Use of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.
'Frustration' after ED patients placed in hospital corridors
North Shore Hospital ED has been using every single space available for urgent care.
Students as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programme
Rubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.
'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines
“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.
Waikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?
Te Whatu Ora explains reason for 'false positive' test result in Waikato measles scare.
‘Triple burden’ of respiratory diseases driving early surge into NZ hospitals
A trio of respiratory nasties is driving spikes in hospital cases ahead of sick season.
Exclusive: Insurance gap blocking Kiwis from life-saving drugs will be fixed, Seymour says
A Medsafe technicality is seeing people miss out on desperately-needed funds.
Fluoride to be reintroduced to Hastings’ water after eight years
Council stopped adding fluoride to allow for chlorine.
Why (almost) everything you’ve been told about back pain is wrong
Christchurch expert Antony Bush on his new mythbusting book.
Outlawed vape products still being sold
Some outlets have continued to sell banned vapes at reduced prices.
Medical school quota review a check on whether improvements needed - Health Minister
Shane Reti says preferential entry schemes address his priority - doctor shortages,
Te Aka Whai Ora staff now under Health NZ's wing
Māori Health Authority given its last rites as its doors are closed.
No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner
The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
OPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.
Young dad with terminal brain cancer dies a week after wedding
The 32-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident.
More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year
New York Times: Colorectal cancer spikes in younger demographics.
NZ-wide morphine shortage impacting palliative care, new stock months away
A woman dying from lung cancer is suffering in pain but can't access the drug.
Shane Reti defends lack of extra security at hospital hit by machete attack
The hospital did not have a track record of violent incidents before attack, Reti says.
Focus Live: Luxon defends public sector job cuts
Speaking to reporters in Auckland Luxon stressed that the cuts would not impact frontline services, but would be focused on back office and administrative roles. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Dire need': Experts urge funding of life-saving cancer drug
The drug is the first to offer hope to those with the deadliest form of breast cancer
Why lying on the floor is good for you
Stretching your spine, resting your mind: the many benefits of the latest Gen Z trend.
What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike
Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.
How long is it safe to eat your leftovers?
Leftovers can be a good way to save money and reduce food waste - but it comes with risk.
'I'm leaving my children': Mother's heartbreak as tummy ache revealed as terminal cancer
Naomi Argyle was given just eight weeks to live after she saw her GP for a check-up.