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Fruit and vege prices drop, but shoppers still feel the pain
The cost of fresh produce is still high despite reports that prices were set to fall.
'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer
The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.
Most Kiwis say their health is good, but are not getting regular checks - health insurer
Māori feel less healthy than Pākehā, despite being more committed to health screening.
Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell: ‘I’m 37 with terminal cancer – I’m grieving the future I’ll never have’
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at 35.
No patient-facing positions will be affected by these changes - Health NZ
More than 500 staff, including Māori, will be made redundant under healthcare reforms.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.
Safety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.
Bakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'
The family-owned bakery insists it is not aware of a rodent issue.
A seven-step guide to better health and fitness
NZ personal trainer's tips: To future-proof your health, start today, reap benefits later.
Warnings of abdominal cancer 'epidemic' as Kate reveals diagnosis
Cancer is affecting fit, younger people more often – researchers don't yet understand why.
Why a healthy brain requires a meaty diet
Expert claims animal-sourced foods contain nutrients wonderful for our grey matter.
Govt commits to continuing free period products programme
$2.9m for the scheme will continue to benefit around 200,000 students.
'Insensitive': Doctor apologises for using humour during teen's circumcision
He also commented on the teen's weight and exposed him when his whānau were in the room.
How to actually rest and relax this long weekend
Feeling burned out? There are ways you can optimise this holiday for rest.
How arsenic-polluted water is turning rice into a toxic staple
Researchers warn contamination is a significant issue for regions reliant on rice.
Campaigner is fed up with 'white saviours' telling Māori how to treat their own people
Rāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations to give back funding.
Grim discovery in NZ's mountain air
They're tiny, toxic and now, scientists have discovered, blowing in our mountain air.
Editorial: The emperor of all maladies, cancer
OPINION: The Princess of Wales has reassured the world 'I am going to be okay'.
How to ‘switch on’ your anti-ageing genes – and live longer
Lifestyle habits are intertwined with how our genes are expressed.
Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Injured man's wife says council, contractors need health and safety 'shake-up'
The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to live
She could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.
Kim Kardashian under intense pressure to delete Princess Kate joke
Kardashian shared an Instagram post that some have deemed offensive to Princess Kate.
'Blindsided' Prince Harry reaches out to royals after cancer announcement
The Sussexes reached out privately following the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis.
Struggle to sit still on holiday? These are Europe’s best attractions for active travellers
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‘Probably in a good situation’: Why discovery of Princess of Wales’ cancer after surgery could be a good sign
Nature of princess’ cancer discovery 'would suggest' small tumour was found, doctor says.
Princess of Wales' diagnosis bears similarities to King's
The Princess and King have both faced devastating news after undergoing surgery.
Kate's voice cracked as she shared her diagnosis with the world
Kate's message will go down in history as one of the most moving royal broadcasts.
Editorial: Minor coalition leaders make the most of the limelight
If headlines were votes, Winston Peters would be in charge.
'You can have a really active life as an amputee' - Anna Parsons returns to Yosemite
She lay in hospital with an amputated foot, pondering what her new life would be like.
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
Why your weekend lie-in might be leaving you exhausted
Planning to catch up on your sleep debt this weekend? Here's why you shouldn't.
'No good time': MoH staff to learn fate first day back from Easter break
The window between Easter and school holidays was decided the best time to inform staff.