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Nurses stand with their backs to Health Minister Simeon Brown during this year's New Zealand Nurses Organisation conference.

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Pharmac proposes funding another brand of ADHD medicine

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Maria Best had been on opioids for for years to cope with worsening pain in her left arm.

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Maria Best says the pain down her arms "is like being stung by a thousand bees on the inside".

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Hospital wrongly told boy it was too late to save his teeth

Health NZ has been asked to apologise after doctors missed their best opportunity to reattach a 14-year-old's teeth following a bike accident.

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who’s assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who is assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

Mon, Sep 15

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Pharmac proposes funding another brand of ADHD medicine

The proposed brand of methylphenidate would help address ongoing supply issues and provide more options for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

12:00pm

Woman unable to use arm 'confused' after specialist referral declined

Maria Best says the pain down her arms "is like being stung by a thousand bees on the inside".

Tuesday 7:00pm

2:35

Hospital wrongly told boy it was too late to save his teeth

Health NZ has been asked to apologise after doctors missed their best opportunity to reattach a 14-year-old's teeth following a bike accident.

Mon, Sep 15

News in 90 Seconds September 15

Mon, Sep 15

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'Don't guilt trip us': Nurses turn backs on Health Minister

A report released this morning also revealed hospitals nationwide were short close to 600 nurses on average per shift over the past year.

1:07pm

2:23

Child Cancer Foundation receiving 20% more referrals for support than last year

The charity is more desperate than ever for donations.

12:29pm

2:22

Pharmac proposes funding another brand of ADHD medicine

The proposed brand of methylphenidate would help address ongoing supply issues and provide more options for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

12:00pm

Woman unable to use arm 'confused' after specialist referral declined

Maria Best says the pain down her arms "is like being stung by a thousand bees on the inside".

Tuesday 7:00pm

2:35

Hospital wrongly told boy it was too late to save his teeth

Health NZ has been asked to apologise after doctors missed their best opportunity to reattach a 14-year-old's teeth following a bike accident.

Mon, Sep 15

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