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Māori and Pasifika who have not been able to quit smoking may need more support to move from smoking to vaping, researchers from the University of Otago and Māori public health collective Hāpai Te Hauora have found

For Samoan nursing student Phyllein Pauli Taetafe, it’s learning from the failures in her life that have made her successful

The impasse in negotiations around primary care nursing pay cannot be resolved through what are seen as pointless talks between general practice and nursing representatives according to GenPro, the General Practice Owners Association, whose objectives include improving the health of the population of New Zealand and advocating for high-quality, accessible and equitable patient care

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean is disappointed and dismayed that midwives have once again been ignored by this Government and this year’s Budget

From today, eight regional labs will be receiving much needed capability to rapidly test for COVID-19 and influenza, providing crucial and timely support to regional hospitals

Cancers are prevalent among Mururoa veterans who witnessed the French atmospheric nuclear explosions in 1973 while many of their children have fertility problems, new University of Otago research reveals

In these uncertain times of COVID-19 when Scientists are being valued more than ever, the Zonta Club of Wellington, is very pleased to announce and congratulate Dr Helen Woolner, a chemical scientist who is the winner of this year’s Biennial Zonta Science Award

COVID-19 is a test like no other for health services, and the response by health care providers in the Southern region highlights what can be achieved by working together

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After prolonged negotiations primary health care nurses have voted down a final offer from employers of 2.5 and 2 percent pay increases over two years