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'Precious whānau': Great Barrier man convicted over unconsented home
Judge John Hassan imposed a conviction but no fine for the illegal building work.
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'He should have been flown': Stoic farmer died after burning 30% of body in rubbish fire
Coroner: A five-hour delay in obtaining specialist care reduced his chances of survival.
'It's working': Christchurch's $1b-plus precinct drives medtech growth
Christchurch’s Te Papa Hauora is emerging as a $1b health-tech hub.
Hyrox slammed for letting athlete finish event after she defecated pants mid-race
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - eww, eww, eww.
Woman with family history of cancer dies after eight-month delay in referral to specialists
Her doctor failed to refer her to a specialist cancer service despite months of symptoms.
Scientists compared 3- and 90-minute workouts. The result may surprise you
Washington Post: It’s possible that, as the scientists write, 'not all exercise is equal'.
'One of the worst in the world': HIV crisis in Fiji before school holidays
The New Zealand Government's SafeTravel site warns healthcare in Fiji has limitations.
My worst day in 18 years working at Waikato Hospital
OPINION: Waikato nurse says understaffing left patients waiting in unsafe conditions.
Losing independence hardest part of MS, says Whangārei mum
Rebekah Buxton, diagnosed with MS at age 24, says she is now unable to drive.
Fatigue? Dark circles? How to tell if it’s iron deficiency
New York Times: Iron deficiency is the number one nutritional deficiency globally.
Real Housewives star 'embarrassed' by fundraiser to help pay medical bills
Brandi Glanville says weekly medical bills of almost $12,000 have left her unable to work.
How gut health changes after 50 (and what to do about it)
Telegraph: Digestive problems become more common with age - but you can do things to help.
UK health boss says NHS fuelling obesity by abandoning breastfeeding
Only 26% of babies in England are exclusively breastfed at six months.
The dementia that often strikes in midlife - and the signs people miss
Washington Post: Initial symptoms of frontotemporal dementia are easy to miss.
Family Guy star Seth Green suffers rare vocal injury after relentless work
The actor said doctors had to use 'scalpels and lasers' to fix the issue.
Why I’ll never give up alcohol
Telegraph opinion: You can drink sensibly without relinquishing the pleasure of a pint.
'This is not a future problem': Canterbury needs infrastructure now, say mayors
Councils say growth needs better funding from central government.
Schools should stop banning peanuts. Here’s what really keeps kids safe
Washington Post: Evidence suggests that broad allergen bans don't work.
'Exhausted': Health workers challenge candidates over 'broken' system
'The wait times are unacceptable and we see people's health deteriorating.'
ED doctor says 'double' the beds are needed: 'Patients in corridors 24/7'
Health NZ says a 'significantly larger' ED is planned in hospital redevelopment.
Your dish sponge can be gross. Try this instead
Washington Post: How to reduce the risk of bacteria in your kitchen.
Gisborne Hospital ED nurses strike for safe staffing
Gisborne Hospital’s emergency department nurses went on strike yesterday over understaffing on the ward. Video / Zoe Mills
'Chopped out': The Chase's star opens up about secret surgery
The Chase star Jenny Ryan feared thyroid surgery would affect her voice.
5 subtle symptoms dentists say you should never ignore
Left unaddressed, these seemingly minor issues can turn into bigger problems.
Patient collapses, needs CPR in Waikato ED waiting room
The incident follows Brent Horsburgh's death after waiting more than nine hours for care.
Thailand investigates after Briton dies from penis enlargement
The case has renewed scrutiny of Thailand’s medical tourism industry.
The fierce election battle over NZ's real nursing numbers
The political argument runs the risk of obscuring the truth of NZ's nursing workforce.
New York failed to disclose what it knew on toxic air after 9/11
The city's mayor has released 170,000 pages on toxic air after the Twin Towers collapsed.
What a dementia expert does every day to protect his brain
Telegraph: Dr Jay Amin has made several lifestyle changes as new evidence emerges.
‘She wasn't the same girl’: Bullied teen's mum hopes new suicide unit will bring real change
Summer Mills-Metcalf was only 14 when she died.