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Dengue fever alert in Delhi
A desperate Delhi government has called in the army to combat massive mosquito breeding at the Comm Games athletes village.

Urgent plan needed for over-65s - report
An urgent care plan is needed to meet the needs of NZ's over 65 population which will rise by 84pc in the next 15 years, according to a review.

Rest homes reject DHB demand for birth details
Rest homes are refusing to comply with a demand to find old people's birth certificates to prove they are eligible for care subsidies.

Swine flu hospital admissions top 500
Swine flu is continuing to spread in NZ, with some areas reporting higher hospital inpatient rates than during last year's pandemic.

Country doctors earning $2500 a day
One of NZ's most remote and cash-strapped health boards is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 a day, beating some of our highest earners.

Minister backs Coroner on suicide debate
Peter Dunne says he's "very open" to the Chief Coroner's suggestion there needs to be greater openness around the reporting of suicide.

Swine flu still a threat here - MoH
New Zealand is still seeing a significant level of swine flu, says the Ministry of Health.