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Covid-19: Iranian-Kiwi's 2020 tale of family death and grief

As New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll rises, Iranian-Kiwi Ardi Alemi recalls the 2020 outbreak, a period of death and suffering for his family in Iran.

Covid 19 •9:00am

Hawkes Bay study shows student diet "shocking" - experts

The study, conducted at 40 schools, found that 90 per cent of children did not have the recommended amount of fruit and veg.

Food And Drink •8:39am

Demand for lip filler cosmetic procedure on the rise in NZ

Dr Sarah Hart says the rise in demand for the cosmetic procedure in recent years has been “bonkers”.

Re News •Fri, May 27

Exclusive: Some religious schools refusing to offer HPV vaccine

The Gardasil vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that can cause throat, anal and cervical cancer.

Religion •Thu, May 26

Eating disorders: 'People will die waiting' for help, say advocates

It comes as the Government puts an extra $3.9m over four years into eating disorder services.

Politics •Thu, May 26

Australian states consider offering free flu vax for all

The Australian Medical Association's vice-president said the country never "had this huge layer of Covid patients in hospital at the same time as having a proper flu season".

Australia •Wed, May 25

French Open: Osaka's mental health discussion resonates

Naomi Osaka's openness about her mental health is making a difference for others.

Health •Wed, May 25

Kiwi cancer start-up receives $15m to develop new treatment

The company, TamoRx, was founded by the University of Auckland's Dr Joanna Mathy and Professor Rod Dunbar.

Health •Wed, May 25

WHO chief Tedros reappointed to second five-year term

No other candidate challenged Tedros for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Health •Tue, May 24

United Arab Emirates detects first case of monkeypox

The diagnosis marks the first reported case on the Arabian Peninsula.

Health •Tue, May 24

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New DHB offer sees health workers postpone strike action

Last month, PSA's members voted to take strike action throughout May.

Health •Tue, May 24

Pfizer says 3 Covid-19 shots protect children under 5

The 18 million children under five are the only group in the US not yet eligible for Covid-19 vaccination.

North America •Tue, May 24

Caster Semenya offered to show track officials her body

In an upcoming interview, she also accused track and field's governing body of making her take medication that "tortured" her.

Health •Tue, May 24

Wild mushroom poisoning cases spike in NSW

Some poisonous mushrooms look similar to edible wild mushrooms from Europe and Asia.

Australia •Tue, May 24

'Exhausting' - Hamilton nurse on the ground in Ukraine

Jessa Pontevedra has been in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro for the past six weeks as part of Doctors Without Borders.

UK And Europe •Mon, May 23

Updated My Vaccine Pass available from today

It's available for anyone aged 12 and over who is up-to-date with their Covid-19 vaccinations, as well as those with temporary medical exemptions.

Covid 19 •Mon, May 23

Monkeypox likely spread by sex at European raves - expert

Dr. David Heymann said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission at raves held in Spain and Belgium.

Health •Mon, May 23

Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children

Investigators around the globe are trying to work out what's going on.

Health •Mon, May 23

Dentist removed incorrect tooth without consent

Despite being told he was extracting the wrong tooth, he continued to do it anyway.

Health •Mon, May 23

HDC concerned over consent breaches reported by med students

Supervisor-related pressure was a common theme in students’ comments after a three-year study highlighted breaches in the consent process.

Education •Mon, May 23

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