Health

Ministry for Disabled People: funding announcement

Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People has done an inadequate job in conveying changes to disabled people's funding, says Minister for Disability Issues... Read More

Authorities issue warning over Ayurvedic remedies

Medsafe warns the public to be vigilant when consuming Ayurvedic remedies after several cases of poisoning have been reported. Ayurveda is a traditional form... Read More

Survivors doubt mental health system can step up

People who have suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system will not be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts. Health... Read More

Post surgery: One in 10 still using opioids

Almost one in 10 people continue to use opioids three months after surgery new research shows, posing a risk of addiction due to misuse. Conducted by the... Read More

Over 5000 pandemic stories to Covid-19 inquiry

With one week of public submissions still to go, over 5000 stories of the pandemic have been shared so far with the Covid-19 Inquiry, says Inquiry Chair Professor... Read More

100km & counting for Brain Injury Awareness Month

Madeleine Cooper is running 10km everyday of March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, raising money for Brain Injury New Zealand. So far Madeleine has already... Read More

Are our most vulnerable being ignored?

IHC New Zealand is dismayed that a new Government report, billed as a 'nationwide picture of the population's health,” ignores the 47,000 people with intellectual... Read More

How well did you sleep on World Sleep Day?

In case you didn't know, Friday was World Sleep Day, and Sealy NZ is once again ‘lifting the covers' on how Kiwis are sleeping, New research is revealing... Read More

Things are black and white for Karl

In seven months Karl Tretheway's life has transformed from that of a family man, builder and talented amateur photographer to a harrowing battle with cancer. 'Last... Read More

Tauranga woman’s spinal injury battle

People will be donning green for a good cause at the St. Patrick's Day Races in Tauranga. Tauranga resident and Wish4Fish founder Bryce Dinneen has organised... Read More

All the better for seeing with AI

Artificial intelligence could help to advance how we monitor eye health by providing sharper images and reducing the need for costly examinations. Te Whare... Read More

Mums and bubs invited to Tauranga latch on event

An event aimed at celebrating breastfeeding and normalising it as part of everyday life is being held in Tauranga. The annual Big Latch On is a well-known... Read More