We need to be less judgmental, in the way we talk to and perceive people living with diabetes
Health & Science
Posted inHealth & Science
From prison to med school: the remarkable life of Dr Timoti
Timoti Te Moke graduates from Otago Medical School this week, having in the past endured beatings, facing a manslaughter charge, and fighting against discrimination.
Posted inMāori issues
Why Māori and Pacific quotas at medical school are essential
Act and National have committed to examine the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme at Auckland University. Even ‘reviewing’ the programme is hurtful and upsetting.
Posted inHealth & Science
Healthy fruit and veg – take it as red
If we can encourage people to eat more colourful fruit and veg then we’ll all be healthier
Posted inBusiness
Good vibrations as US deal gets NZ sports recovery product on shelves
A health-tech company’s partnership with a major US firm will mean its products will be in thousands of stores globally
Posted inBusiness
Police win test case preventing supermarkets advertising ‘deep discounts’ on alcohol
A cheap 750ml bottle of Verde Brut NV has popped the cork on illegal beer and wine promotions
Posted inClimate Change
Global climate action still not enough – new report
Our chances of keeping warming below 1.5C are rapidly slipping away
Posted inHealth & Science
In defence of free prescriptions
Pharmacists call on National not to reinstate prescription charges
Posted inClimate Change
The climate crisis is a health crisis
COP28 will recognise that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis
Posted inCovid-19
‘This isn’t a life’: The crushing burden of Long Covid
The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of the illness on patients’ lives
Posted inBusiness
Effing and blinding boss shocks biz high-fliers
Hunch founder ‘takes business awards by storm’ with mental health warning
