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Changes for how endometriosis is diagnosed could be 'a big win'
The change puts a greater reliance on imaging, rather than surgery, Cooke said.

US siblings become NZ refugees as more than 20 Americans claim asylum
Other US asylum-seekers

Growing homelessness linked to tighter emergency housing rules, community leader says
About a third of emergency housing applications made to the Ministry of Social Development are being declined every month.

Plans unveiled for major Okains Bay Museum redevelopment
The museum opened in 1976 and houses a nationally significant collection of more than 20,000 Maori and colonial artefacts.

Flu wards set up, elective surgery cancelled as hospital admissions surge
Health bosses were now meeting daily to monitor the situation and keep an eye on hospital capacity across the country.

Espionage at scale - why businesses must beware
Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when dealing with China, especially in tech or space industries.

'Not acceptable': Tens of thousands of over 65s can't afford essentials
Almost 20 percent of older New Zealanders put off dental and doctor visits due to cost, the report says.

Matthew Rhys 'too scared' to talk to Harrison Ford about becoming Han Solo
With the Empire speaking Welsh in a new release, the Cardiff-born actor's force awakens as Han Solo.

One woman 'left in a mess' by controversial surgeon, another 'entirely resolved'
One woman says controversial surgeon 'left me in a mess', but another saw her symptoms 'entirely resolved'.

NASA lab console flaw allows unauthorised commands
Unauthorised access could let attackers send arbitrary commands to spacecraft and instruments via NASA's AIT-GUI console, now fixed in version 2.5.2.

Is jumping or skipping going to strengthen my bones?
Health New Zealand estimates that one in two women and one in three men over 65 have osteoporosis.

Dead boy’s family urge Government to allow Gisborne Council to act on forestry
Oliver Shone, 11, died while playing on Gisborne’s Waikanae beach on January 25, 2023.

Hawke's Bay Coffin Club searches for new home amid struggles to meet demand
The group donates hundreds of baby coffins to hospitals every year, but can't keep up with demand.

Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop press fondness for Hutt Valley in show of party unity
The pair were all smiles at a public meeting in Chris Bishop's electorate with just one veiled reference to politics being a "tough sport" in opening remarks.

Documents reveal Health NZ hiring crackdown
The damning ministerial briefing was released to the Public Service Assoication (PSA) under the Official Information Act.

US states seek billions from Meta in record child safety trial
Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.

WorkSafe notified about Gloriavale boiler shed fire
A firefighter was taken to Greymouth's Te Nikau Hospital in a moderate condition following the blaze.

Coroner criticises psychiatrist over death of patient who accidentally took conflicting medicines
A coroner said better oversight by Blake Williams' psychiatrist could have helped prevent his death.

Portnox adds AI agent access controls with Defender
Enterprises can now automatically cut off risky AI agents after Microsoft Defender and other tools flag suspicious behaviour or device changes.

YouTube shows its hand
Greed is shaping up to be YouTube's downfall.

Young man died in hospital from complex drug toxicity
A 26-year-old man died from multiorgan failure after taking a complex mix of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs that triggered a fatal medical condition, a coroner has found.