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Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?

Sarah Morley: We are whānau - bonded by blood
OPINION: Blood Service chief medical officer has heartening news about donor eligibility.

'I literally wouldn't be here if it wasn't for blood donations': Sisters' unique bond
Many times Hannah has feared she might not see her sister again.

Critical blood shortage in Fiji
Volunteers asking friends and family to donate as Covid keeps usual donors away.

'I was scared I was about to die': 16 blood donors saved new mum's life
Mum pleads for people to give blood saying she's alive thanks to donations from 16 people.

Blood donor criteria changes around gay sex, sex workers
The deferral period has been reduced from 12 months to just three months.

White Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my life
A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.

Blood donors urged to help maintain supply
People are being encouraged to donate blood while they are still healthy.

'Constant demand': Healthy Kiwis urged to continue donating blood
Blood has a short shelf life so ensuring an adequate supply is maintained is vital.

Doctors order 1.2 million sq cm of skin to save White Island volcano survivors
The amount of skin needed for burn victims equates to about 60 donors.

12 Questions: Graham Henry on love, depression and state of ABs
Sir Graham Henry talks candidly about life, love, depression and gay All Blacks.

Editorial: Men, your country needs you
We say: Roll up your sleeves and put your good hearts to the service of a great cause.

Red alert: Why the Blood Service is desperate for middle-aged men
The NZ Blood Service needs more donors but there is a clinical reason men are in demand.

Heartfelt petition followed by gift of life
Organ donor campaigner's dramatic road to recovery.

Heart op study stuns experts
Blood transfusions given to older heart surgery patients could do more harm than good.

Saved by blood: Teen in coma after what she thought was a cold
More than 600,000 New Zealanders have donated blood in the last 20 years.

Jake Bailey: Do me a favour, and save a life
Comment: This is something you should do. If not for me, for yourself or your family.

'We've all got time to give'
Donating blood, plasma and platelets is driven by reasons close to Todd Lust's heart.

How 46 people saved quake victim who lost legs
Christchurch quake survivor Brian Coker has called on Kiwis to give blood and save lives.

Know your blood type and save a life
The New Zealand Blood Service needs 20,000 new life-savers to donate blood.