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Wegovy Drug Not Miracle Obesity Cure, Warns Weight-Loss Doctor
Saturday, 12 July 2025, 2:18 pm | RNZ
Dr Rowan French insists lasting weight loss can only be achieved through a balanced
approach to psychology, exercise and nutrition.
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ProCare Welcomes Pharmac’s Move To Improve Access To Asthma Inhalers And Long-Acting Contraceptives
Friday, 11 July 2025, 3:48 pm | ProCare Health
From next month, patients will be able to receive a three-month supply of the inhalers
at once, and these, along with the long-acting contraceptives will be stocked in
general practices for the first time. More >>
Hospital Nurses To Take Nationwide Strike Action
Friday, 11 July 2025, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The strike will be a complete withdrawal of labour at every place in New Zealand
where Te Whatu Ora provides health care or hospital care services.
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Roy Morgan Data Reveals Concerning Rise In Smoking Among Young Australians
Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:53 am | VIANZ
The data shows cigarette smoking rates surged in the wake of new vaping bans with
one in 10 young people aged 18–24 having picked up smoking – a 36% increase in
less than 12 months. This sharp rise highlights the unintended consequences of making … More >>
Government Must Save Tōtara Hospice: NZNO
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Totara Hospice provides end-of-life care at no direct cost to patients from a diverse
and growing community of around 520,000 South Aucklanders and is the subject of a
new documentary series called Hospice Heroes. More >>
Easier Access To Life-Saving Asthma Inhalers Now A Reality
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:40 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
The move directly aligns with the New Zealand Adolescent and Adult Asthma Guidelines,
which are developed and maintained by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ.
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Pharmac To Improve Access To Asthma Inhalers And IUDs From 1 August 2025
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:10 pm | PHARMAC
From 1 August 2025, people using some strengths of budesonide with eformoterol inhalers
will be able to receive three-months supply all at once, reducing the need for multiple
pharmacy visits. More >>
Minister Pressed On Future Of Two Canterbury Hospitals
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 7:21 pm | David Hill – Local Democracy Reporter
The future of two North Canterbury Hospitals was pushed squarely in the spotlight
at a rural health meeting in Hanmer Springs on Monday.
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NZNO Welcomes Te Whatu Ora Backdown On Wellington Maternity Services
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
“It’s good that Te Whatu Ora listened to health care workers on matters such as this.
However, it still doesn’t address staffing issues for midwives and nurses,” NZNO
Chief Executive Paul Goulter says. More >>
Te Whatu Ora Offer Further Devalues Māori
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO has been involved in protracted talks with Te Whatu Ora for months. The new
offer from Te Whatu Ora to NZNO members on 30 June failed to include Tikanga Allowance
and Kaupapa Māori dispute resolution process clauses. More >>
How Tech Can Help Turn The Mental Health Tide (Affordably) For SMBs
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 12:37 pm | Employment Hero
Solving mental health at work isn’t about throwing money at the problem – it’s about designing systems that meet people where they are at and that scale as they grow. More >>
This World Paramedic Day, Celebrate Our Critical Care Flight Paramedics
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 10:19 am | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
This year, International Paramedics Day highlights the vital teamwork between paramedics
and the communities they serve. And what better way to mark the occasion than by
hearing from Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob. More >>
College Cautions Against Further Strain On Maternity Services
Monday, 7 July 2025, 6:33 pm | New Zealand College of Midwives
Midwives warn the plan will accelerate discharges, pushing mothers and newborns home before they are clinically ready and increasing the risk of readmission. More >>
Already Short-Staffed Wellington Hospital Gynaecology Ward Losing Beds
Monday, 7 July 2025, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
“NZNO is concerned this trail is aimed at meeting the Coalition Government’s arbitrary
and unfunded six-hour wait time target for EDs,” NZNO delegate Michelle Cotton says.
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First-Ever Strike At Pharmac
Monday, 7 July 2025, 3:44 pm | PSA
Pharmac staff will be picketing outside their office at 40 Mercer Street from 10:30am-11:30am
during the industrial action.
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Pharmac Asks For Feedback On Second Round Of Potential Brand Changes From 2024/25 Annual Tender
Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:48 pm | PHARMAC
The current consultation includes a list of medicines being considered for brand
changes under the 2024/25 tender.
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Many Children Suffering Ongoing Covid Symptoms
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 7:12 pm | RNZ
Public health researchers say strong evidence suggests preventing infection is key
to preventing Long Covid.
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Ozempic And Wegovy: The Pros And Cons, Explained
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 6:44 pm | RNZ
The drugs are now available for prescription in New Zealand but there are clouds
to go along with the silver linings – such as potential vision loss.
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Emergency Ambulance Services Celebrate Paramedics And First Responders
Sunday, 6 July 2025, 1:45 pm | Hato Hone St John
Peter Bradley, Hato Hone St John Chief Executive, acknowledges how the paramedic
role has developed significantly over the decades, with St John first responders
commencing their service to New Zealanders in 1885. More >>
Public Safety Concerns Grow As Doctors Silenced Over Health System Failings
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 5:10 pm | North and South magazine
Under current contractual obligations, senior doctors are required to report safety
issues—but many say that doing so can result in formal complaints, retaliation,
or even termination. More >>
The Rising Rate Of Type 2 Diabetes In Young New Zealanders Is Becoming A Health Crisis
Friday, 4 July 2025, 6:31 pm | The Conversation
Type 2 diabetes is more aggressive in young people, harder to manage and more likely
to lead to a premature death.
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Pandemic Perspectives Focus Of COVID-19 Inquiry Public Hearing Next Week
Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:31 pm | Royal Commission Covid-19 Lessons Learned
This hearing will allow Commissioners to hear from groups, organisations, and individuals
from around Aotearoa New Zealand about their experiences of the pandemic and the
Government’s response to COVID-19. More >>
Nursing Students Ready To Walk
Friday, 4 July 2025, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The survey was completed by 1246 nursing students, and NZNO National Student Unit
Co-chair Bianca Grimmer said the results were crystal clear – “hire us or we will
leave”. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Hood
Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:11 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Recent water testing at Lake Hood has shown the quantity of potentially toxic blue-green
algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) in the lake has reduced and concentrations are now
below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>
Te Whatu Ora Refuses To Address Patient Safety Concerns
Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
A new offer from Te Whatu Ora to NZNO members has failed to include measures to address
staffing concerns despite it being raised continually throughout the bargaining process.
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NZICC Lands Two Large Medical Conferences – 3300 Delegates To Attend
Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:07 am | NZICC
It’s the first time in more than a decade that both the Australian and New Zealand
College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College
of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) will hold conferences in New Zealand. More >>
Updated Statement From Dr Kiki Maoate ONZM, FRACS, Chair – Pasifika Medical Association Group
Friday, 4 July 2025, 8:18 am | Pasifika Medical Association
We do not comment on individual employment matters or specific contracting arrangements,
and we reject any inference that employment or contracting decisions have been made
for inappropriate reasons or outside proper process. More >>
Home Support Sector Seeks Voice In Pay And Travel Solutions
Friday, 4 July 2025, 8:00 am | Home and Community Health Association
HCHA acknowledges the Government’s growing commitment to strengthening home-based
care. However, the Association emphasises that meaningful collaboration with officials
advising Ministers is critical. Policy must reflect the realities of service delivery. More >>
That’s 19 Babies For Hato Hone St John Call Handler Gemma – Aka Baby Magnet
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 4:10 pm | Hato Hone St John
After informing Nelly they weren’t going to get to the hospital in time, an emergency
111 call for an ambulance was made at 1.50am. Working from the Integrated Operations
Centre in Auckland that night was call handler Gemma Cale. More >>
The Surprising Technique That’s Helping People Shed Pounds
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 7:32 am | Hugh Grant
Hypnotherapy for weight loss changes how you think about food. It helps you make
healthier choices and stick to your diet and exercise plan.
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WellSouth Statement On New HNZ Telemedicine Announcement
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 12:16 pm | WellSouth
That is why at WellSouth, we are investing in building and sustaining our local general
practice workforce, through new investment in training and supporting our GP registrars
and new nurse practitioners, in addition to our existing nursing workforce and Health … More >>
General Practice Amazed At Government’s Cash Splurge On Telehealth
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 11:57 am | General Practice Owners Association
Government’s $165 million investment in large corporations and primary health organisations,
instead of front-line GP services, comes despite international evidence that telehealth
is ineffective at solving problems in the health system. More >>
Greater Certainty For New Zealanders With Cancer
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 3:14 pm | PHARMAC
From 1 July 2025, when Pharmac funds a new cancer medicine or widens access to existing
funded cancer medicines, eligible patients will be able to receive their medicine
within private hospitals or clinics for a period of up to 12 months, without having … More >>
First Ever National List Of Medical Devices Now Live
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 1:29 pm | PHARMAC
Pharmac has been building a list of all medical devices currently used in public
hospitals as it works to improve the way medical devices are managed in New Zealand.
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OSPRI Expects Smooth Transition To In-House TB Testing
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 11:42 am | OSPRI New Zealand
OSPRI general manager disease control, planning and implementation, Simon Andrew,
says it now makes sense for the testing to be done by OSPRI, and the transition should
be smooth for farmers and the livestock industry. More >>
Dentist Criticised For ‘Supervised Neglect’ Of Some Patients
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:03 pm | RNZ
A dentist working in sole practice for three decades has been criticised for sloppy
record-keeping and “supervised neglect” of some patients.
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New Zealand’s Outdated HIV Criminalisation Laws Need To Change
Monday, 30 June 2025, 10:49 am | Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
A new nationwide survey launched today is inviting people living with HIV in Aotearoa
to share how the country’s outdated criminalisation laws and policies have affected
their lives, as calls grow for urgent policy reform. More >>
Managing Kiwi Kids’ Screen Time: Simple Strategies For These School Holidays
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:55 am | Triple P
Research from the OECD shows that the use of screen time in New Zealand’s young
people has increased from 22 to 42 hours per week between 2012 and 2018.
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Many Rentals May Still Fall Short As Healthy Homes Deadline Arrives
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:22 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ warns that without effective enforcement,
these standards risk leaving tenants, especially those with respiratory conditions,
exposed to cold, damp homes that threaten their health. More >>
Wai July Launches: Tāne Māori Encouraged To Go Alcohol-Free This July
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:10 am | Hapai Te Hauora
Wai July was created in response to the ongoing impacts of alcohol harm in Māori
communities. Māori men continue to be overrepresented in alcohol-related harm statistics,
from long-term health conditions to whānau violence and mental distress. More >>
PsychologyCare Strengthens Mental Health Offerings with IFS and Schema Therapy Support
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 2:22 pm | PsychologyCare
With clinic locations in Malvern and Prahran, PsychologyCare provides flexible scheduling,
telehealth options, and a warm, professional environment.
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Wellness Industry’s Dark Side: Experts Warn Of Dangers In RNZ Podcast The Lodge
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 4:44 pm | RNZ
The global wellness industry, valued at approximately $5 trillion, harbours a dangerous
underbelly, according to a new RNZ podcast.
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Customs Street Dentist Elevates Preventive Care With Airflow Hygiene Services In Auckland CBD
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:39 pm | Customs Street Dentist
Customs Street Dentist also offers a range of aesthetic and restorative services,
including implants, aligners, and emergency care.
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‘Dangerous Spectacle’: Health Experts Push For Run It Straight Ban
Friday, 27 June 2025, 9:21 pm | Mary Afemata – Local Democracy Reporter
Three frontline medical professionals issued the warning in a hard-hitting editorial
published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal.
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Over $39 Million In Holidays Act Remediation Payments Made To Health NZ’s Waikato Staff
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:57 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The remediation payment made today is for the period from 1 May 2010 to 30 June 2022.
The payroll in Waikato is progressively being made compliant and staff in Waikato
will receive a second payment later this year from 1 July 2022 up to the date of … More >>
Government Must Do More To Build Public Health System Capability – NZNO
Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO Chief Executive Paul Goulter says the report confirms what the public already
knows – that elective services in the public system are neither equitable nor timely.
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Melbourne Residents Can Now Access At-Home DNA Methylation Testing
Friday, 27 June 2025, 10:11 am | Life X DNA
All data is processed securely, and Life X DNA™ adheres to strict privacy protocols
in line with Australian regulations. The service is intended for educational purposes
and does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. More >>
Study Offers Hope For Healing From Spinal Cord Injuries
Friday, 27 June 2025, 7:28 am | University of Auckland
Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s
lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hope
for an effective treatment.Spinal cord injuries shatter the signal between the brain … More >>
Kidney Health NZ Acknowledges The Passing Of MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 3:26 pm | Kidney Health NZ
Ms Kemp has been reported to have been waiting for a kidney transplant, one of around
400 people in Aotearoa currently on the waiting list. Her death is a significant
loss and a timely reminder of the growing toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in … More >>
Pharmac Proposes Changes To Support 12-month Prescriptions
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 2:53 pm | PHARMAC
Pharmac’s Director of Strategy, Policy and Performance Michael Johnson says the proposed
changes are designed to make it easier for people to access their medicines while
maintaining safe and effective dispensing practices. More >>
University Of Auckland’s Key Role In Global Fight To Tackle TB
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 12:41 pm | University of Auckland
The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund recently announced its latest
JPY 1.4 billion (USD 10.1 million) investment focused on five R&D projects for the
development of diagnostics, vaccines, and drugs for TB and malaria. More >>
Driving Impact In Healthcare Through Smarter Data Practices
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 7:55 am | Hugh Grant
Cutting down on audits and streamlining the number of necessary platforms can lead
to a much more efficient data gathering process. Upgrades should be considered for
software that is able to communicate with other systems and reduce manual data entry. More >>
New Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ CEO Takes Over At A Challenging Time For Health
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 1:09 pm | PSA
Dr Bramley takes on the role at a very challenging time for our public health system.
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has been starved of the funding it needs to deliver
the better patient outcomes the Government is demanding, said Fleur Fitzsimons. More >>
Nurses Need Share Of Primary Health Care Funding Increase
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:50 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
NZNO College of Primary Care Nurses chair Tracey Morgan says nurses are urging primary
care employers to pass this funding increase onto them via their wages, Tracey Morgan
says. More >>
Recognition Of The GP Workforce’s Value To Communities Welcomed In Funding Announcement
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:30 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The College has been very vocal about not needing to create a new health service
but investing properly in the current service and recognising the opportunity that
lies within general practice to achieve better health outcomes, and this funding … More >>
GPs And Nurse Practitioners Able To Start ADHD Treatment From Next Year
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:17 am | Ministry of Health
This is a change to the current system, under which GPs and nurse practitioners can
only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines to patients on a written recommendation from
a paediatrician or psychiatrist, or after someone has already been diagnosed with … More >>
Funding Hike Shows Benefit Of Collective Voice For General Practice
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 10:23 am | General Practice Owners Association
The government announced today a 6.4 percent increase for general practice funding
to reflect increasing costs, an uplift additional to a previously announced $95 million
boost. More >>
PSAAP Funding Outcome A Significant Step Forward For General Practice
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:38 am | GPNZ
Rural practices, in particular, benefited from strong advocacy. An initial proposed
uplift of 3 per cent was increased to 6.43 per cent – in alignment with cost pressure
calculations. More >>
Beyond Survival: Supporting Kiwi Kids On The Long Road After Childhood Cancer
Monday, 23 June 2025, 12:08 pm | Camp Quality New Zealand
As Camp Quality celebrates its 40th year, the organisation reflects not only on decades
of fun, hope and happiness – but also on the enduring importance of its work in
a world where survival is just the beginning. More >>
Popular Period-Tracking Apps Can Hold Years Of Personal Data – New NZ Research Finds Mixed Awareness Of Risk
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 8:46 pm | The Conversation
Some period trackers can import information from other apps and wearables, and data
can be used by third parties, sometimes without app users’ consent.
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