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Sex cases vanish: Why thousands of rapists walk free
More sex crimes are being reported to police, but offenders aren't getting to court.
Grateful mother pleads for better NZ midwifery funding
"Despite facing burn-out and poverty wages her midwife cared with no complaints."
School provides information on how to use meth 'discreetly'
"Be discreet and only keep 5 grams for personal use" - pamphlet reads.
No alert on drug warning for decades
Mums of kids with disabilities caused by exposure to epilepsy drug in utero want answers.
Study: Why anti-vaxxers think like conspiracy theorists
Anti-vaxxers have similar ideas of being persecuted as conspiracy theorists, study finds.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Mayors seek assurances on region's rescue chopper services
Mayors from the central North Island concerned over changes to rescue chopper services
21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.
Rotorua locals rally for their rescue chopper
Rotorua came together for a meeting about proposed changes to the air ambulance service.
Will disability carers policy be revoked? Government won't say
Health minister says a review will be fast-tracked, but refuses to release information.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Leaked email reveals conflicting stories
An email from the Counties Manukau CE raises more questions over who knew what and when.
Your view: 'Maori were patriots fighting for their rights'
Readers speak out on the 'grievance industry'; the Pope and hell; abortion and fluoride
Superbug outbreak sparks review of MoH policy
Spread of superbug at Middlemore Hospital exposed flaws in MoH's emergency plan.
Rise in STI cases prompts health call
The STI can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
National's weakening of rules to blame for state of hospital - Clark
Minister cites auditor's concerns over asset-planning weakness
Rest home access by postcode: report
"This can have serious consequences for their health."
Too costly: Waikato DHB cans controversial online doctor service
Waikato DHB has canned its controversial multi-million dollar virtual health service.
Govt's 'audacious' target of zero deaths on NZ roads
"Target of zero deaths is audacious, and it's also been successful," Health Minister says.
Simon Wilson: Why the Northcote byelection matters
COMMENT: MP Jonathan Coleman has retired and suddenly we have a by-election that matters.
John Tamihere: Give the Government time
Despite the missteps and noise, the Government is still building its narrative.
Nothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hub
Documents show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.
Roundup: Something is rotten in the state of NZ's healthcare
The Middlemore buildings are symptomatic of a rottenness in the way health is run.
NZ study offers new idea to tackle our 'screenagers'
Researchers to trial approach used in corporate world to help parents with 'screen-agers'.
DHB chair 'embarrassed' over rotten hospital saga
Union calls for budget rules to be ripped up after revelations about rotten hospital.
Tests show Bulls drinking water safe
Bulls water being retested, with hunt for source of the low-level PFAS contamination
Bay of Plenty has the most cannabis reliance in NZ
Report: Bay of Plenty has highest number of people dependent on cannabis.
Higher meth and cannabis dependency in North Island
Waikato has the most dependent P users, while high cannabis use is big in Bay of Plenty
On call 24/7 for $7.38 an hour - fair?
Whanganui midwife says she may be forced to give up the profession she loves.
Ethnicity a factor in baby heart defects
Maori, Pacific Island babies with a rare heart defect are less likely to survive.
Call to sack board members over disgraced DHB boss
Should Waikato health board members be sacked over the Dr Nigel Murray spending debacle?
NZ's only gender surgeon not doing sex-change ops
The transgender community are deflated after their hopes for surgery are dashed.
Ex chief's actions not typical of DHB bosses
Doctors' union calls for calm on "micro-management" attitude toward DHBs after scandal.