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Group warns against sun for vitamin D
Midday sun risky way of getting vitamin D, groups say.
Midday sun risky way of getting vitamin D, groups say.
Up to four patients in NZ have contracted a killer strain of a superbug which inhabits other bacteria.
Reports of public hospital errors that caused or could have caused major harm to patients has increased.
United Future are calling for the outright ban of 1080 in the fight against possums and for the introduction of universal health insurance.
A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.
A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.
Labour leader Phil Goff says proposed changes to ACC levies are the Government's way of moving to a user-pays, privatised system by "stealth".
Aged care experts want a nationwide review of rest home meals after revelations large numbers of elderly people are malnourished.
Physiotherapy claims paid for by ACC have slumped by nearly a quarter, reflecting the social insurer's sharp cut backs in health treatment - at a time when New Zealand's rate of injuries is continuing to climb.
North Shore Hospital has apologised for leaving an elderly heart patient in the emergency department for five hours between doctor consultations.