Health
Five years on, WHO urges China to share Covid origins data
The World Health Organization has implored China to share data and access to help understand how Covid-19 began.
Auckland women see eye to eye on Tonga health trip
Janice Yeoman and Germaine Joblin saw 210 patients in four and a half days.
Climate affecting health in small island developing states - report
The report says data from the past 70 years show striking climatic changes that have put SIDS at particular risk of heat stress, drought, vector-borne diseases, and food insecurity.
Immunisation programme for Pasifika, Māori faces funding cut
An immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year.
Pacific people always likely to be worst-affected by pandemic - Covid inquiry
The first part of New Zealand's Commission of Inquiry into the Covid response says a disproportionate share of the health burden fell on Pacific peoples and Māori. Audio
Asian survivors of sexual violence detail struggles
A ground-breaking report has found young Asian survivors of sexual violence face multiple barriers when seeking help.
Dengue threat: Pacific health officials learn to monitor mosquitoes resistance
Acting chief health inspector of the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Luke Vonotabua, said to put an end to dengue outbreaks there needs to be collaboration. Audio
Practitioner couldn't produce session records with Podmore
A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme. An inquest into the… Audio
Pasifika struggle in several New Zealand health statistics
The latest New Zealand health survey shows Pasifika are worse off, percentage wise, than the average population in numerous areas.
'Sitting the month': Chinese women struggle to navigate differences in postpartum care
Many Asian mothers follow a traditional set of strict lifestyle and dietary guidelines in the month after giving birth.
Our Changing World – Lead bullets and their risk to human health
Humanity has had a long and vexed relationship with the element lead. The problem is the stuff is terribly useful – and terribly toxic. Think Roman water pipes, lead paint, lead petrol. Now, new… Audio
Bowel cancer screening missing the mark among Aotearoa's Tongan community
"Most of them want to feel that they are part of the solution - far too long they have been treated as a problem to be fixed," New Zealand-based Tongan doctor Viliami Puloka says. Audio
Ethnic leaders repeat calls for greater input in policy
Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.
Wellington GP with 2000 patients to close after 40 years
The family-owned practice has operated for more than 40 years and two generations.
Ethnic leaders call for greater involvement in crafting government policy
Community groups also highlight disproportionate political representation, health inequalities, rising crime and foreign interference in a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
India warns nurses against moving to NZ without genuine job offers
The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.
Asian obesity doubles in almost 20 years
Authors behind the landmark analysis of New Zealand Health Survey statistics want to use the data to inform policy makers.
Improved visibility and resources key to improving Asian mental health
Almost 200 participants attended the inaugural Asian Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit in Auckland on Wednesday.
Not enough nurses, too many or an 'artificial glut'?
One in four recent nursing graduates remain unemployed, while international nurses are warning others to stay away.
Community pharmacists afraid for future of business and patient care
The rise of bigger discount pharmacies could force the closure of smaller businesses, they say.
