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Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
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Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
Woman living with terminal lung cancer continues fight over proposed changes to medicine law
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'The more precise information we have, the better...response' - Pasifika health expert Sir Collin Tukuitonga
For the first time in 140 years, Auckland Uni has a new Pacific health research centre.
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GP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.
‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics bill
Govt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.
Red-tape for health products - twists and turns of new bill
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Elon Musk accuses BBC of covering up vaccine side effects
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Cancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting period
The woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.
Greerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closure
The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortage
Northland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.
Whooping cough: Scientists sequence strain but face challenges in tracking spread
Three babies have died from the disease, also known as pertussis, this year.
Immunisation system failing children in vulnerable communities - report
Just 34 per cent of Māori children in South Auckland are fully vaccinated.
‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strain
Researchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.
Bypass patient v Southern Cross: Court ruling on $105K claim
He was only in this country for a relatively short time and bought the policy.
'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ
“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”
Kiwi boy with rare condition faces $144,000 surgery to save him from going blind
Only one other in NZ has the same diagnosis.
Pacific and Māori women in science: 'You sacrifice what’s comfortable in your life'
Women in science: Young Pasifika and Māori women encouraged to choose a unique career.
'It can take 10 years to get a diagnosis': Kiwis with rare diseases not reflected in statistics
New Zealand falls behind other countries in access to medicine for rare diseases.
‘You didn’t plan to grow old’: Miracle drug brings joy - and uncertainty - for Kiwis
What's it like to find out a miracle drug will likely prolong your life by decades?
'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health system
Māori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.
Will Kiwi breakthrough drug for Rett Syndrome make history?
NZ drug to help hundreds of thousands of girls and women worldwide awaits FDA approval.
'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options
Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.
Sandra Coney: I fear for a public service where people get sacked for expressing their opinions
Long-time health advocate and campaigner Sandra Coney on Rob Campbell's sacking.
Can’t take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks
New kind of cholesterol-lowering drug released to help people who can't have statins.
Claimants seek better protection of rongoā Māori
WAI262 claimants wrapping a protection of taonga around rongoā Māori
‘Fertility tourism’ set to boom in coming years
A baby boom is predicted for the tourism industry.
Marijuana merger: Companies burning cash, could be smoked by competitors
Report evaluating proposed merger finds Cannasouth and Eqalis both face significant risks.
Surgeon’s warnings after spike in Kiwis wanting cheek fat removed
'You’re paying for a procedure that in the long run is going to age your face.'
Colombian professor suggests using brain-dead women as surrogate mothers
Medical association to apologise regarding controversial suggestion.