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A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.

OPINION: Under the new system, all donors would have individualised risk assessments.

Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.

'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'

Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.

The scheme won't cover all multiple myeloma patients. Details are due within a month.

After more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.

Experts say thousands of people barred from giving blood over 'extraordinarily low' risk.

Less than 4 per cent donates, meaning NZ may be forced to compete on global market.

Lawyer for family says bigger issue to be dealt with after baby boy recovers.

A protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.

Ross Baker refused to accept the diagnosis that he had less than a week to live.

The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?

OPINION: Blood Service chief medical officer has heartening news about donor eligibility.

Many times Hannah has feared she might not see her sister again.

Volunteers asking friends and family to donate as Covid keeps usual donors away.

Mum pleads for people to give blood saying she's alive thanks to donations from 16 people.

The deferral period has been reduced from 12 months to just three months.

A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.

People are being encouraged to donate blood while they are still healthy.

Blood has a short shelf life so ensuring an adequate supply is maintained is vital.

Members of the public offer to donate their own skin to help severely burnt victims.