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Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
How are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?
How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.
Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?
'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.
How walking can be a powerful remedy for back pain
New York Times: Movement can be beneficial for treating and preventing pain.
What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness
How to make sense of all the data from fitness trackers.
Multivitamins: When you should - and shouldn’t - take them
Could taking unnecessary supplements actually do more harm than good? Experts weigh in.
Susan Farkas: Migraine shame is real - my pain is not ‘just’ a headache
OPINION: Why do I feel ashamed of having inherited a common neurological disorder?
What's coming up in final days of Luxon’s action plan
Several items were mere formalities. Others were easy ticks. Anything substantive?
Electric toothbrushes are better for your teeth - but the right technique matters more
'The most important thing is not so much the brush, but the brusher.'
4 ways to let go of grudges that can harm our health
Here’s how to release them and find peace.
'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older Kiwis
Ecstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.
Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in
OPINION: To be blunt, it is becoming obvious that the Government did not prepare.
Does stress cause ulcers?
New York Times: Stress alone doesn't directly cause ulcers, but it can exacerbate risks.
Simon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?
OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?
Claire Trevett: Luxon's cancer drugs promise doubled is a problem halved
OPINION: Luxon's moved from under-delivering to over-deliver on drugs promise: at a cost.
Hiring freeze: Doctor jobs unfilled as Health NZ cost-cutting bites
Doctors had job applications paused at the reference-checking stage, or delayed for weeks.
Auckland Hospital tells women to expect to be discharged 3-4 hours after giving birth
A maternity advocate says the letter sent to expectant mums is 'manipulative'.
Thomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrong
OPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.
Auckland teacher forced to fly to Sydney every week to access lifesaving cancer treatment
How Kiwis are missing out on 'wonder drugs' coming down the pipeline.
'Burned off and ripped out': Steve Braunias watches surgery
Inside the blood and guts of a patient having her gall bladder removed.
'Menopause brain’ is real – here’s how to fix it
Experts say menopause should be reframed as a neurological not a gynaecological condition.
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
A bird flu pandemic in people? Here’s what it might look like
New York Times: H5N1 has shown itself to be promiscuous, rapidly gaining new hosts.
Why exercise is good for brain health, and how much you need to do
New research shows exercise clears brain toxins and stimulates neuron growth.
Nutritional benefits of avocados: Are they actually good for you?
NY Times: Great on toast, salads and burgers. Plus, they're healthy - but how healthy?
Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether
One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.
Health watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’
Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.
Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed
A lump-sum payment is instead being delivered, based on staff performance.
Exactly how many hours you should sleep, sit and stand to boost your heart health
Some adults are not hitting recommended targets, and it is negatively impacting them.
The life-saving health tests every middle-aged man should have
Telegraph: It's Men's Health Week – the perfect time for a mid-life WoF.
How to strengthen your bones with exercise
New York Times: A few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong.
ADHD and sleep problems: The complete guide
Telegraph: Many people with ADHD often have sleep difficulties.
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
A drug to slow Alzheimer’s is finally available. How are patients faring?
New York Times: Experts at three major US medical centres report on their progress.
Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St
OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'
Opinion: NZ has a GP crisis - nurse practitioners can help meet the demand
OPINION: Medical centres around NZ are on the verge of collapse - so what can we do?
Letters: Environmental protests won't pay the bills
OPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'
Steve Maharey: Why the Government made its own problem with Pharmac
OPINION: The Pharmac model has done irreparable damage.
'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute
The proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.
Is heat actually good for sore muscles?
NY Times: From hot tubs to heating pads, what are the best ways to ease muscle pain?
Men’s Health Week: Expert advice how to take care of men’s wellbeing
From cancer to fitness, a curated collection of expert advice just for men.
The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.
When Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?
OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.
Can hypnotherapy break the cycle of emotional eating?
How the virtual gastric band can curb irrational cravings and weight gain.
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
Sperm donor who was told he had no biological children finds son on DNA testing website
DNA testing websites are muddying the sensitive process of matching donors with families.