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First NZ swine flu death this year
A Bay of Plenty woman is believed to be the country's first death from swine flu this year.
<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Best treatment goes to the loudest
The way the limited resources of our public health system are allocated across those in need is increasingly ad hoc and unfair.
MP's bill aims for abortion on demand
An MP has taken the controversial step of proposing a new law to legalise abortion on request for women up to 24 weeks pregnant.
Cash injection for Hutt Valley DHB
The Hutt Valley District Health Board is getting a cash injection of $8.6 million.
Sea slugs returning to Auckland beaches
The toxic sea slugs which sparked health warnings at Auckland beaches last year appear to be on their way back.
Mixed messages on babies in bed
Calls for mothers to stop sleeping with their newborn children are being ignored by some hospitals and birthing centres.
Blood donor slump leads to recruitment drive at universities
The number of new blood donors has slumped by nearly 20 per cent, creating anxiety over the future of the life-saving service.