Maternity Services – Fiji – Japan’s Economy – NSW Body Parts – NZ Body Parts – Northland Toddler’s Teeth – Renting Vs
Ownership – Internet Pharmacies – Pinochet – Ballerina Dies
MATERNITY SERVICES: The Health Minister has rejected a claim from the Medical Association that there will be tragic
consequences for maternity services unless changes are made. Dr Pippa McKay says the system is a dangerous one.
FIJI: The Great Council of Chiefs is now considering re-appointing Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara as President.
JAPAN’S ECONOMY: The Japanese Finance Minister says that Japan’s national debt is too big and something must be done.
NSW BODY PARTS: The New South Wales Health Minister has ordered an audit of body parts following concerns – originating
in the UK - that organs have been removed from patients without consent, and kept.
NZ BODY PARTS: The Medical Association say that body parts can not go missing in NZ.
NORTHLAND TODDLER’S TEETH: A dentist working on removing decaying teeth from Northland Children says there is no end to
the problem of rotting teeth.
RENTING VS OWNERSHIP: NZers are renting increasingly rather than buying houses say researchers.
INTERNET PHARMACIES: People are being asked to think carefully before buying medication over the internet. Kerry Bell –
an Auckland Pharmacist – has been fined heavily for selling prescription drugs online to people living offshore.
PINOCHET: A Chilean Appeal Court has decided that General Augusto Pinochet can stand trial for human rights abuses.
BALLERINA DIES: A very famous ballerina from Ireland has died.