» Urgent Need For Action To Address Increasing Rates Of Diabetes
29/01/25 06:32 from Scoop NZ - General
While population growth and an aging population contribute to these findings, changing obesity profiles underpin the increase in the prevalence of diabetes, with the social determinants of obesity, including food environments, playing a ...

» Increase In Closed Books No Surprise To General Practice Owners
29/01/25 06:16 from Scoop NZ - General
The increasing number of general practices closing their books to new patients is no surprise to the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro).

» Cohen’s Big Leap: Teen Marks 15th Birthday By Doing 15 Bungy Jumps To Fundraise For RMHC NZ
29/01/25 06:03 from Scoop NZ - General
On Thursday January 28, Cohen Freeland completed his 15 jumps in less than an hour, all in an effort to raise $15,000 for RMHC NZ, a charity which provides support for Kiwi families with a hospitalised child.

» Pharmac Reconsiders Oestradiol Patch Options Following Community Feedback
29/01/25 04:53 from Scoop NZ - General
“While the global shortage has not been solved by any stretch, we are looking at what we can do to ensure that people can get the best patches for their personal situations,” says Pharmac’s Senior Therapeutic Group Manager/Team Leader, A...

» College Of GPs Welcomes Newest GP And Rural Hospital Medicine Trainees
29/01/25 03:07 from Scoop NZ - General
College Chief Executive Toby Beaglehole says, "We’re delighted that our new registrars have recognised the impact they can have on improving health outcomes by working on the frontline in their communities.

» Warmer Weather Brings Increased Risks To Dogs - NZVA
29/01/25 01:17 from Scoop NZ - General
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) encourages owners to walk dogs on a leash if toxic algae or karaka berries could be in the vicinity as both can make dogs incredibly ill.

» Proper Funding Of Primary Care Nurses Key To Kiwis Getting Into GPs
29/01/25 01:09 from Scoop NZ - General
NZNO’s New Zealand College of Primary Health Care Nurses chair Tracey Morgan says the Coalition Government’s focus on the health sector is misdirected.

» High Demand For Hato Hone St John Ambulance Services Continues
28/01/25 21:01 from Scoop NZ - General
Hato Hone St John is now seeking a new Government contract that fully covers operational costs for delivering the contracted services, a sustainable level of capital funding and adequate support for essential repairs and maintenance.

» Head Lice Frustrations Driving Some Parents To Risky Treatments
28/01/25 08:03 from Scoop NZ - General
iSpyNits founder Kate Ricketts says she's heard of parents resorting to drastic measures to get rid of nits, including kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment.

» Native Sports Performance: Te Hiku Taitamariki Chasing Down Their Dreams From Home
28/01/25 02:45 from Scoop NZ - General
Natives Director Rawinia Everitt contemplates what was a full-on year in 2024 for the organisation, whose aim is to support the aspirations and development of young people in the Far North across numerous sporting codes from their powerb...

» TE NIHO: Te Hiku Dental Initiative Bites Down On Oral Healthcare Reform In The Far North
28/01/25 02:35 from Scoop NZ - General
The Te Niho initiative is one of 13 supported by Te Whatu Ora through the Taikorihi Locality – a prototype set up under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 to influence and inform the future of public health investment in the area ext...

» International Experts Offer Insights To Prevent Falls
27/01/25 23:37 from Scoop NZ - General
Experts from Europe, Australia and Aotearoa will present cutting edge research at the Ageing, Mobility and Staying Upright symposium at the University of Auckland.

» National Brain Tumour Register Could Bring Patients Hope
27/01/25 22:20 from Scoop NZ - General
Dr Thomas Park. Photo/Supplied. University of Auckland brain researcher Dr Thomas Park has been volunteering his time to set up a national brain tumour register. That’s because he believes the register could offer a sliver of hope to abo...

» Watch live: Submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill
26/01/25 21:09 from Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
Submissions on ACT’s contentious Treaty Principles Bill are being heard by the Justice Committee at Parliament.

» Central Districts Field Days early bird tickets on sale
26/01/25 21:08 from Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
Patrons keen to avoid queues and save money are encouraged to plan ahead.