Health

NZ Covid-19 response saved 20,000 lives - research

New Zealand's restrictions during the pandemic saved the lives of about 20,000 people, according to new research. The paper by 16 leading doctors and... Read More

Measles alert issued for NZ

Te Whatu Ora has issued an alert for the whole country after a person with measles flew from Wellington to Auckland on Tuesday 3 October, after attending events... Read More

Anna finding herself on the world stage

Anna Grimaldi has found herself on the world stage, ready to join the very elite of New Zealand Paralympians, although for the past seven years she has battled... Read More

Bullied boy waits months for facial growth removal

A Tauranga teenager with a bleeding tumour on his lip is facing up to eight months wait for treatment through the health system. His stepfather Gus says the... Read More

More specialists needed to help mental illnesses

Top mental health specialists warn that the number of psychologists and psychiatrists must double to meet patient demand. Practitioners say New Zealand needed... Read More

NZ "close to losing a generation of men"

Ian, a Tauranga resident, has advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to his treatment on a funded prescription drug. 'It's been one shock... Read More

Fishing offers therapeutic power

Helping people with physical disabilities or mental unwellness get out on the water to enjoy the freedom and pleasure of our ocean are at the heart of Wish4Fish,... Read More

No debate – bowel screening age to be lowered

Years of advocacy for the screening age to be lowered by Bowel Cancer New Zealand has resulted in a commitment from both major political parties to bring... Read More

Data shows NZ physician shortage

Workforce data shows concerning shortages of physicians across New Zealand. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is calling for leaders across the... Read More

Pay gap "crippling" community health care

A dozen of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading primary, community, and telehealth care organisations are coming together, calling on political parties to commit to... Read More

Saving a life could be a haircut away

Have you ever wonder how to help someone who is fighting for their life? Well, the answer is really straightforward, says Juan Cortes. The newest member... Read More

Call for next Govt to address GP issues

The next government will need to act urgently to address the serious issues in general practice services that, left unaddressed, will lead to some communities... Read More