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Woodhouse commits to help save hundreds of cancer patients lives

It's the biggest cancer-related petition New Zealand has ever seen.

All Blacks back dying dad's final stand for change

A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.

$540,000 of cancer drugs free: Scheme that may help Kiwis

A little-known support scheme can provide cancer patients a lifeline.

Blood cancer: Call for better access to new treatments

Kiwis deserve the best treatments available for blood cancer, says Myeloma NZ.

Apology to dying man after huge tumour missed by GP

John Downing's GP thought his bleeding was from haemorrhoids, not bowel cancer.

13 Waikato hospital buildings without WOFs due to fire concerns

Waikato DHB has 14 buildings with failed building WoFs

$128m for inmates' mental health and addiction treatment

A $128m boost will see more mental health and drug addictions support for prisoners.

Girls with autism are 'flying under the radar'

A new book says we are failing to identify many girls with autism.

Baby uplift bid: QC questions DHB involvement

QC Russell Fairbrother congratulates outspoken board member for speaking up.

It's confirmed, uni students gain 4kg in first year

What Auckland University is doing to make healthy food options more readily available.

Kiwis urged not to be complacent as 'horror' flu season strikes Australia

New Zealanders shouldn't assume we will have another mild flu season, experts warn.

Editorial: Much riding on Govt's mental health response

EDITORIAL: Hopes a new commission will be first step in transformational change.

Budget 2019: $12m for rheumatic fever

The money will support Maori and Pacific communities to combat the preventable disease.

Mental health care battle: Stevens whānau seek solution from PM

Grieving family takes battle with Waikato DHB over son's death to Prime Minister.

Public vs Private: Solutions trialled in other countries

The spinal surgery Kay Billman waited 18 months for gave her back her life.

Measles outbreak officially over in Canterbury

"The only way we can stop measles from returning is to increase immunity in our community"

New $30m stroke unit for Auckland City Hospital

Project to be funded by $750m health infrastructure fund announced last year.

Doctors' pay: Health conflict a 'dirty little secret'

The money question: Should private practice be used to entice specialists to stay in NZ?