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Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

His discoveries helped us understand what makes humans unique and provided key insights into our immune system.

Science •58 mins ago

Healthy Homes Initiative helps over 142,000 Kiwis - Govt

The programme is available in 11 regions and is expected to expand to the remaining nine by the end of the year.

Pregnant woman died at hospital after delayed ICU admission

A heavily pregnant woman in her 20s and her unborn child died at Palmerston North Hospital after the woman's admission to intensive care with sepsis was delayed.

Manawatu Wanganui •Mon, Oct 3

Officials say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

The disease spread is slowing but the virus is so widespread that elimination is unlikely, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Health •Sun, Oct 2

Reefton 'duped' over rest home closure

Seven months after mothballing Ziman House, Health NZ West Coast says the facility can not reopen due to lack of staffing.

West Coast •Sat, Oct 1

St John launch 'Shocktober' heart attack intervention trainings

The ambulance service hope to equip 10,000 people with the skills to intervene during a cardiac arrest.

Health •Sat, Oct 1

Health and Disability Commission facing logjam of complaints

Its investigators face 2037 open files, almost two-thirds - 63% - more than this time a year ago.

Health •Sat, Oct 1

Safety alert after wheels hurtle off school mobile dental clinics

A wheel has twice sheared off the heavy trailers and gone flying across the road.

Health •Sat, Oct 1

New Wellington children's hospital built with whānau in mind

It will provide care for babies and children up to the age of 16, and each room is fitted with a pull-out mattress so parents can stay too.

Health •Fri, Sep 30

Ashley Bloomfield gifts his Fiji holiday to a good cause

An unsuspecting employee from Women's Refuge was gifted the flights and five-night stay for their "amazing mahi" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health •Fri, Sep 30

Weed killer detected in Australian's urine

Scientists also found levels in most of the New Zealand farmers tested were higher than reported levels in South America, Europe and North America.

Australia •Fri, Sep 30

New children's hospital, Te Wao Nui, opens in Wellington

Health Minister Andrew Little says it will offer all of the region's child-health services under one roof.

Health •Fri, Sep 30

NZ puberty blocker medication use rises, expert opinion mixed

A gender-affirming care pioneer said the treatment had excellent results, while a paediatric specialist and medical epidemiologist urged caution.

Health •Thu, Sep 29

Radiologist warns unreliable IT systems affecting ability to diagnose

"If I had a dollar for every time I have flagged an error on this system, I could retire early," an anonymous consultant said.

Health •Wed, Sep 28

Pharmac announce consultation on potentially life-saving drug

Spinraza is for the treatment of the rare genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy in young people.

Health •Wed, Sep 28

NZ sports stars team up to tackle tall poppy syndrome

Dame Noeline Taurua, Sir Steve Hansen and more have come together to work with a not-for-profit organisation to tackle the issue that's become embedded in our sporting culture.

Health •Wed, Sep 28