Waikato DHB lawyer calls for coroner on Nicky Stevens' inquest to be investigated for improper conduct
Waikato DHB criticises conduct of coroner who found fault in its care of Nicky Stevens.
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Avoidable death rates for Māori and Pacific a travesty, NZ Medical Journal says.
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How do we help our young people come to terms with the Christchurch tragedy?
Teachers step up to ease students' anxiety
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One intellectually disabled man has had his support package cut by half.
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The Health Minister says there is "huge unmet need" in oral health.
Measles outbreak 'serious concern'; hundreds in danger
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says hundreds could be in danger.
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New rules will mean every rental home in NZ must have a heater
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Exclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug charges
EXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".
Heavily pregnant woman twice turned away by hospital
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Twin investigations into care, deaths of intellectually disabled
Watchdog will consider whether the system is meeting the needs of the most vulnerable
Breast cancer patients die while waiting for life-saving drugs
Women dying of breast cancer will be share their stories with MPs next month.
Janet Peters: Intervene early to lessen trauma for kids
Comment: Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry has done a great job in raising many issues.
Health boss booked flight for woman, went to Las Vegas
Draft says Nigel Murray booked an international flight for a woman using taxpayer money.
Smoking in cars with kids banned
New Zealand will join many other countries in banning smoking in cars carrying children.
School made student shave his beard. Now he's fighting to grow it back
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NZX-bound cannabis firm wins import licences
NZX-hopeful Cannasouth has won licences to import cannabis.
Northland nurse leaves to take up Government role
Northland DHB nursing director has new role as Ministry of Health's chief nursing officer.
New maternity ward to help cope with demand
Under MoH guidelines, all women have the right to 48 hours' postnatal hospital care.
Aids funding cuts stopped ahead of Big Gay Out
Over $200,000 was to be slashed from the NZ Aids Foundation annual budget.
National cancer agency wanted to halt 'lottery'
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High suicide rate among elderly NZ men
Self-harming and suicide in older people is overlooked as focus goes to youth suicide.
Dying father speaks out about failing health system
"It's ridiculous that DHBs operate separately without any national standard," says expert.
Big Read: Down on the cannabis farm at Ruatoria
Hemp giving small Māori community of Ruatoria a chance to redefine itself.
Screentime for kids: Warning over 'alarming' toll on young Kiwi pre-schoolers
Mum tells of her sons' scary "addiction" to screens" in response to study.
Keep gender identity issues out of the classroom, says poll
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Vape and save, health group says
Vaping is promoted as a way to quit smoking and avoid the tobacco tax hike.