5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (128+ words) Some Kiwis are at risk of losing their sight as the backlog for public eye appointments grows. More than 36 thousand New Zealanders are waiting longer than recommended for their appointments, with more than 125 thousand ophthalmology follow-ups outstanding nationwide. Health NZ…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (130+ words) Reassurances that life is not over after using methamphetamine as wastewater testing revealed record high consumption. The Herald's obtained a justice briefing showing almost two million doses were detected in testing in a single week in April. That equates to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (464+ words) A 'broken heart' can look just like a heart attack, and now a new blood test may tell the difference. A broken heart isn't just an expression. Extreme emotional or physical stress can sometimes cause a genuine heart condition that…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (96+ words) Do you suffer from “Leisure Guilt”? It's a new term coming out of the United States, and refers to people who feel guilty or uneasy about spending time on leisure rather than on something perceived as productive. The findings suggest…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (86+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on Over in Australia, a future Coalition Government could slash the tobacco excise by 80 percent, and legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor made this pledge, and explained the resulting price…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (373+ words) A Christchurch grandfather has turned the grief of losing his teenage grandson into a campaign for open conversations about mental health. Jimmy Gifford shared that his grandson Justin died by suicide two years after confiding in him about bullying, family…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (90+ words) An illicit tobacco expert says it's clear the trade has established a foothold here. The Government has already created an action group of Customs, police, and health officials - with improved planning and joint operations to fight the illegal trade. The…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (95+ words) Labour says there's no excuse for keeping the nursing hiring freeze in place. It's promising to give every graduate nurse a job offer once they pass their exams. The policy would cost $525 million over four years, using currently unallocated funding…...