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In the search for news not related to infectious diseases, be they coronavirus, influenza or Johnny-come-lately monkeypox, I happened upon specialist GP Dermot Coffey’s wee germ of an idea – ditching the RNZCGP’s royal title

The health-sector changes launch day, 1 July, started with a dawn ceremony at Waitangi presenting the new Māori names of the central agencies: Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, and Te Aka Whai Ora – Māori Health Authority

A podcast keeping track of the roll out of health reforms in New Zealand

Every morning in our house, an old boiler splutters to life and, after a bit of encouragement, delivers a flat white any barista would envy

A rural health strategy made its way into the health reform legislation; now the challenge is holding the powers that be to account, says Fiona Bolden, specialist GP and board chair of the fledgling Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

DHBs have passed. As of 1 July, Health New Zealand, along with the Māori Health Authority, now funds, commissions and provides public health services

DHBs have passed. As of 1 July, Health New Zealand, along with the Māori Health Authority, now funds, commissions and provides public health services

A rural health strategy made its way into the health reform legislation; now the challenge is holding the powers that be to account, says Fiona Bolden, specialist GP and board chair of the fledgling Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

Every morning in our house, an old boiler splutters to life and, after a bit of encouragement, delivers a flat white any barista would envy

 Editor Barbara Fountain finds exhaustion and disillusionment dwelling beneath the surface when GPs gathered in Rotorua