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The results of a report showing high rates for tooth decay, respiratory conditions like asthma and skin infections in New Zealand children is not “new news” for Auckland nurse Pat Mitchell 

Results from the New Zealand Health Survey showing many New Zealanders still struggle to access primary care due to cost highlight the need for the Government to tackle this issue, says Porirua GP Bryan Betty 

Rural hospital doctor Rory Kennelly has his sights set on success for a new, nurseled, Taranaki DHB-funded primary healthcare service

Nurse practitioner Tania Kemp has been recognised for her pioneering attitude and unique way of delivering care 

University of Otago rural health dean Garry Nixon hopes that designing a new rural classification will generate a much better understanding of health outcomes and healthcare access for rural New Zealanders

Rural hospital doctor Rory Kennelly has his sights set on success for a new, nurseled, Taranaki DHB-funded primary healthcare service

Lakes DHB and a public hospital have been criticised over a lack of staff coordination and cooperation in the care of a patient with sepsis

Entry by ballot may be a way to reduce the intensely competitive struggle for places at medical school 

New Zealanders will soon be able to get free HIV tests from a vending machine as the New Zealand AIDS Foundation launches a new initiative to improve testing rates. 

Access to contraception in New Zealand is poor and inequitable, says south Auckland GP Orna McGinn who argues that providing contraception is a basic public health measure