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With alarming youth suicide rates, the Government is focusing on prevention, community support and workforce growth. But, as deputy editor Patrice Dougan asks, will it be enough to address the deep-rooted challenges?

Urgent-care chain Shorecare has officially opened its new Auckland clinic

Health Minister Shane Reti will make the opening speech at this month’s Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand conference

Health Minister Shane Reti will make the opening speech at this month’s Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand conference

Urgent-care chain Shorecare has officially opened its new Auckland clinic

Virtual GP services have been a regular feature at Ruapehu Health, as the clinic struggled to recruit a permanent GP

Virtual GP services have been a regular feature at Ruapehu Health, as the clinic struggled to recruit a permanent GP

A new $10 million mental health and addictions fund has been criticised as having a set of “impossible prerequisites” that lock community and grassroots organisations out of the application process

Patrice Dougan explores life on remote Pitcairn Island through the eyes of former resident specialist GP Kevin Donovan

Doctors should be aware of the signs of methamphetamine poisoning after a potentially lethal dose of the drug was found in lollies donated to the Auckland City Mission