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![A story worth telling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A story worth telling
'This was my grandmother, a brilliant and much-loved woman. The story of the final 10 years of her life reveals a shocking truth about how Britain treats its old people.'
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Surgeon fights drink driving charge
A hospital surgeon is fighting a drink-driving charge after driving home from a bar.
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Emergency clinics in gun over surcharges
An Auckland mother is outraged that her daughter was 'ripped off' by an accident and medical clinic.
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Hospitals hit with rush of patients
A range of causes have been blamed for hospital emergency departments being swamped by a holiday rush.
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Software bug blamed for health ID glitch
NZ's troubled computer system for identifying patients is unable to show if they are eligible for state funding.
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Medical letters found in the rubbish
Residents of the Claudelands area of Hamilton East are being urged to contact Waikato Hospital if they find any medical referral letters in their rubbish.
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Appeal on caregiver ruling disappoints commissioner
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is 'deeply disappointed' the Crown is to appeal a High Court ruling on caregivers' rights.
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Toxic toy leaves toddler in agony
A toddler spent a night writhing in agony after playing with a toy containing toxic levels of lead. The toy gun was one of eight toys the Commerce Commission last week warned were unsafe.
!['Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Xmas Scrooges' fight caregiver-pay ruling
The Ministry of Health is to appeal a court ruling that parents caring for disabled adult children are eligible for financial support.
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24 babies born in 24 hours - but staff cope
Waitakere Hospital staff delivered a record 24 babies in 24 hours on Thursday.