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“Years of under-funding the public health system and other social services have resulted in a dramatic increase in acute hospital admissions,” says Lyndon Keene, Director of Policy and Research at the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ... Read more...

The Hello Cup wants to see schools change the conversation when it comes to periods. The creators of the first New Zealand-made menstrual cup for teens – Robyn McLean and Mary Bond – have written to parliament to lobby for more open discussion in ... Read more...

Powershop have launched a new charity product to support those parents dealing with the stress and anxiety of a neonatal journey. Read more...

Māori men are disproportionately affected by lifestyle-related illnesses associated with sedentary behaviour, but relatively little is known about their thoughts and preferences towards exercise. Read more...

eHealthNews is launching a series of articles profiling clinicians working in digital health. The aim is to give greater visibility to clinical leads within digital health and investigate what their role is and the benefits this brings to their organisations. ... Read more...

Official notice has been received that nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will undertake strike action in July. Read more...

MEDIA RELEASE: 20 JUNE 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Significant drop in HIV diagnoses but no way to tell why Read more...

If you start to feel unwell this winter, seek medical help early before your symptoms get worse – that’s the advice from Hawke’ Bay District Health Board. Chief Medical & Dental Officer – Hospital, Dr John Gommans, said cold weather increased ... Read more...

Tomorrow is the regional Hāpai Te Hauora hui-a-tau where kaimahi and invited guests share knowledge and insights about the health of whānau, hapū and iwi in Tāmaki Makaurau. Read more...

Brain scans of days-old premature babies could help researchers determine the best feeding style for brain development, lowering the babies’ risk of learning difficulties. Read more...