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Hearing survey shows worrying trend among students
A third of Year 9 students at three NZ schools have "abnormal" hearing.
Measles outbreak: Four strains of measles, 30 new cases per day
Measles is spreading rapidly across Auckland
The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status
Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.
Tragedy in paradise: Couple who died in Fiji may have been poisoned
Infectious disease has been ruled out as the cause over mystery death.
Mystery deaths in Fiji: Couple's last texts revealed
Family also preparing to tell the couple's orphaned son his parents won't be coming home.
Video gaming addiction is now officially a disease: WHO
World health experts revealed the new mental health disorder that is sweeping the world.
Video game addiction ruled official illness
WHO's decision has been met with strong opposition by the global games industry.
Booze nation: Kiwis drinking less, but 1 in 3 still bingeing
Kiwis drink three standard drinks - or three mid-strength beers - a day on average.
Keep infancy screen-free, says Who
Ninety-five per cent of families with children under the age of 8 have smartphones.
Global anti-vax movement tightens its grip on families
"Fake news" blamed for surge in measles cases - can health experts cut through the noise?
Watch: 'Terrifying' moment cyclist hit by car at busy intersection
An injured cyclist says he may not have survived a crash if the car was going any faster.
Aucklanders to have their say on speed limit changes
Auckland Transport propose dropping speeds to 30km/h on some central city streets.
NZ trial offers hope against severe mood disorders
Researchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.
Air pollution: World fills lungs with killer PM2.5
Air pollution largest environmental health problem in US and in the world more generally.
Unsafe levels of lead found in tapware in New Zealand
Calls for Government to undertake an urgent review of all tapwear and plumbing products.
200 more state houses to get thermal upgrade
Before the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.
Kiwi research paves way for long-term flu vaccine
Thousands of lives could be saved with world-first research from New Zealand.
World help to probe Samoa vaccination deaths
Unicef is working with the Samoan Govt after two children died after getting an MMR shot.
Venezuela hit by first case of Polio since 1989 as country falls deeper into crisis
Economic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.
Thermal upgrades making healthier state homes
Sema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Is NZ ready for the next big pandemic?
New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.
Are bubs being breastfed long enough?
Kiwi babies aren't being breastfed for as long as international guidelines recommend.
Climate change: five ways it could harm us
Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.
Beware: those 'health' drinks pack a sugar kick
One lifestyle drink, marketed as natural and organic, had more sugar than Powerade.
NZ eliminates measles and rubella
NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.
Coleman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax plan
Obesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.
Tiny gesture sends photo of 5yo viral
A heartbreaking picture of a 5-year-old girl is creating a very powerful reaction.
700,000 contaminated eggs enter Britain
Thousands of contaminated eggs entered the UK from the Netherlands earlier this year.
Air pollution deaths to rise under climate change
Thousands more people will die from air pollution unless the world tackles climate change.