Co-leader John Tamihere says Maori develop cancer a decade sooner than the general population.

He says current screening ages mean Maori arrive at hospitals with levels of illness that could have been avoided.

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11 Sep: Leading health experts will be advising Waikato University on the establishment of the country's third medical school

10 Sep: Concerns the Government's new round the clock digital health service is leading to people not receiving adequate care

10 Sep: Doubt that Dunedin's two new hospitals will compete with eachother

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International:
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Politics:
Maori Language Week kicks off today, with it marking its 50th anniversary 11:47

Law and Order:
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