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Double the pay: Kiwi nurses still heading to Oz despite big pay rises at home

One nurse says she gets twice the pay, free return airfares, accommodation and a car.

Young dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to head

At 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.

How NZ's cancer survival rates compare with Australia

Cancer survival rates higher in Australia than in New Zealand.

'Throwing darts at the wall': Kardashian-backed skincare company escalates trademark dispute

Manuka Doctor claims Manuka Medic is too similar and customers will get confused.

How to know if a hysterectomy is right for you

And other questions you never knew you needed answered about your uterus.

Melissa Chan-Green opens up on abusive relationship

'Going to work was my happy place,' the AM host tells Steve Braunias.

Survey reveals Kiwi cannabis habits and concerns

'Notable decrease in (medicinal) cannabis prices', says doctor

Veggie mince Vince poised to become core brand in New Zealand supermarkets

The business grew out of Debbie and Nigel Stowe's experiments for their allergic daughter.

Closing Pāpāmoa GP clinic to reopen by June under new ownership

Its offering includes virtual appointments with an average wait time of 2.4 hours.

Feeling the menopause blues? Pack your bags for a rejuvenating retreat

Discover holidays with specific perimenopause and menopause programmes.

‘Not children’s toys’: Trauma surgeons call for stricter rules on deadly air rifles

Doctors want air guns regulated like other firearms

Is your child behind on their health checks?

A startling number of NZ kids aren't getting regular health checks, new survey shows.

Why do young people have such poor mental health?

More young people are struggling with their health than ever before - here's why.

The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it

The Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.

Watch: Customers vomit blood after being served dry ice instead of breath freshener

It was supposed to be a nice outing with friends and family. It ended in five in hospital.

'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups

14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.

The new Covid vaccine is out today - here's all you need to know

Kiwis over 30 will be able to access the latest Covid shot from today. How does it work?

Seven fitness lessons from rock gods and pop stars you should try

Get to know the secret to getting in shape from the biggest pop stars and rock legends.