Cyclist saved by 65 blood donors
- Publish Date: 10-06-15
When Geoff Joe's mates gave him grief for tumbling off his mountain bike the last thing he planned on doing was going to hospital - instead he had a beer with his mates. Little did the then 19-year-old student know his kidney was ruptured, endangering…
Read more'Warm homes' rhetoric cold comfort for tenants
- Publish Date: 10-06-15
Just over two years ago, Housing Minister Nick Smith announced that "this year" the Government was developing a housing warrant of fitness. It would be tested first on state houses, then on other social housing providers and "may be extended to other…
Read moreMen's health week: Fitness focus helps lads keep excess bulk at bay
- Publish Date: 10-06-15
Just over seven months ago, SkyCity's big boss relied on luxurious pastas, bacon delights and sugary treats to get him through the day. Today, the big boss - chief executive Nigel Morrison - is a little smaller thanks to a few lifestyle changes.…
Read moreCannabis use approved for teen in coma
- Publish Date: 10-06-15
A teenager in an induced coma in Wellington Hospital will be administered medicinal cannabis after Government approval on compassionate grounds. Alex Renton, a 19-year-old Nelson man, has been in hospital since early April. He is in "status…
Read moreWhy listening to music is good for your health
- Publish Date: 10-06-15
Whether it's singing in a choir, listening to Bach in the car or dancing to disco, most people enjoy some form of music - and increasingly it is being shown to have health benefits, too. Researchers have found that classical music - especially…
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