Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
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Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
‘Vile, cruel and degrading’: Drug dealer smeared dog faeces into victim’s mouth
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Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
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No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
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Christchurch school closes for earthquake strengthening
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Killer released from prison after just five months
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Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
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Christchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in US
Christchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.
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Doctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limit
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Sea lion pup numbers exceed expectations
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70 rare artworks with South Island connections to go up for auction
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