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Passengers on flight NZ90 from Tokyo to Auckland cleared

13 February 2012 7:52pm | Auckland District Health Board

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, 13 February 2012 Passengers on flight NZ90 from Tokyo to Auckland cleared to leave Auckland airport earlier today Air New Zealand Flight NZ90 from Toyko arrived at Auckland Airport at 9.21am this morning ... More >>

Cancer education and support a first in Aotearoa

13 February 2012 3:55pm | Cancer Society

Kia ora - E te iwi, a cancer education and support programme for Maori, has been gifted to the Maori health community by the Cancer Society. The programme is the result of the Society working collaboratively with Iwi and Maori health providers ... More >>

Health insurance numbers stabilising: HFANZ

10 February 2012 2:20pm | Health Funds Association of NZ

Data showing the recent decline in health cover is stabilising has been welcomed today by the Health Funds Association (HFANZ). Chief executive Roger Styles said the December 2011 quarter saw a decline of just 0.1 percent in lives covered, though ... More >>

Breastfeeding protects against asthma up to six years of age

10 February 2012 12:36pm | University of Otago

Research by the University of Otago in Christchurch and Wellington has shown that breastfeeding of infants has a clear protective effect against children developing asthma or wheezing up to six years of age. More >>

Back to school with an oral health check

09 February 2012 4:43pm | Waikato District Health Board

The school holidays are over, and it’s time for children and their parents to brush up on dental health routines. More >>

New approach to care for mental health unit

09 February 2012 2:53pm | West Coast District Health

A method of care that reduces the need for restraint and seclusion for mental health clients is being introduced to Greymouth Hospital’s Manaakitanga Acute Admissions Unit. More >>

Hospital Workforce Crisis & Whanganui Maternity Retrenchment

09 February 2012 12:42pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

“The hospital specialist workforce crisis is behind the retrenchment of specialist maternity services in Whanganui,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>

Public views sought on standards of conduct for nurses

09 February 2012 10:34am | Nursing Council of New Zealand

The Nursing Council is seeking public feedback on a new draft Code of Conduct it is developing for nurses. The current code was developed in 1994 and since then there have been huge changes in society, technology, nursing practice and the healthcare ... More >>

A second Measles strike for Northland

08 February 2012 4:53pm | Auckland District Health Board

A six month old girl in Whangarei has been confirmed by Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jonathan Jarman with Measles. This is the second notified case in Northland this year, last month a 17 year old Bay of Islands woman was diagnosed with the disease. More >>

A Rare Day for Rare Diseases

08 February 2012 4:44pm | NZ Organisation for Rare Disorders

Wednesday 29 February is a once in 1461 days occurrence. The extra day in a leap-year. And it is NZ Rare Disease Day. Most rare diseases occur much less frequently than leap-days. One in 2000 to one in hundreds of thousands is the pattern for more than ... More >>

Your chance to have your say at Waikato Hospital

08 February 2012 4:12pm | Waikato DHB

Waikato Hospital wants feedback from people who have attended an outpatient appointment at the hospital in the last 12 months. It’s been quite an experience for outpatients because the hospital is one of the largest construction sites in New Zealand. More >>

Waikato dental health statistics something to smile about

08 February 2012 4:09pm | Waikato DHB

School is back, and there is plenty for Waikato youngsters to be smiling about with the release of new dental statistics for the region. Waikato District Health Board has released its provisional oral health statistics for 2011, and the results show ... More >>

Are you bothered by ringing in the ear?

08 February 2012 2:15pm | GetParticipants.com

What did Joan of Arc, Ludwig van Beethoven and Charles Darwin have in common? They all recorded a ringing in their ears – known as Tinnitus. And today nearly 10% of Kiwis have the same problem. More >>

Food safety regulation of poultry cuts levels of paralysis

08 February 2012 1:12pm | University of Otago

A recent large decrease in campylobacter infection from fresh poultry in New Zealand has also resulted in a significant drop in a neurological condition which can result in paralysis or death. More >>

Broadcaster Angela D’Audney’s cancer treatment wish now real

08 February 2012 12:12pm | Auckland Radiation Oncology

Cancer patients will soon benefit from the first radiotherapy programme of its kind to arrive in New Zealand. New Zealand’s first private radiation therapy centre, Auckland Radiation Oncology (ARO), is introducing a Stereotactic Radiotherapy programme ... More >>

Endometriosis NZ: Inaugural Breakfast, Ellerslie Flower Show

08 February 2012 11:38am | Endometriosis New Zealand

A special breakfast to be held at the International Ellerslie Flower Show one month from now is set to raise funds for a disease affecting tens of thousands of women and girls throughout the country. More >>

Support Seniors this Summer

08 February 2012 9:58am | Tunstall Healthcare

If you live alone and are concerned about your safety in the summer fire and flood season, Tunstall Healthcare, the world’s leading provider of telehealthcare can ensure you are safe and supported. More >>

Call To Help Find A Country Cure

07 February 2012 5:42pm | Breast Cancer Research Trust

The Dairy Women’s Network of New Zealand has joined forces with the Breast Cancer Research Trust in an innovative initiative to raise funds towards achieving the BCRT’s goal of finding a cure for breast cancer by 2018. More >>

New Older Persons Build Starts at Waikato Hospital

07 February 2012 10:12am | Waikato DHB

Construction of the $40 million new building for Older Persons and Rehabilitation services at the Waiora Waikato Hospital campus in Hamilton is underway. More >>

FGC endorses healthy breakfast campaign

03 February 2012 6:03pm | Food and Grocery Council

New Zealanders should get behind a campaign that reminds Kiwis, and particularly children, how important it is to start each day with a healthy breakfast, says Food and Grocery Council CEO Katherine Rich. More >>

Cyanobacterial warning lifted from Lake Waahi

03 February 2012 4:29pm | Waikato DHB

The health warning has now been lifted for Lake Waahi, but warnings remain in place for the other regularly tested lakes outside Hamilton. These lakes are Ngaroto Hakanoa, Waikare, and Whangape. More >>

Counselling an effective support

03 February 2012 11:29am | Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga

Relationship Services Whakawhanaungatanga applauds the New Zealand Police for encouraging their officers affected by the Canterbury earthquakes to seek counselling. More >>

Entries closed and counted for best of health awards

02 February 2012 4:11pm | Waikato DHB

The 2012 Waikato District Health Board (DHB) Best of Health awards promise to unveil some hidden successes in the Waikato public health sector. Entries are now closed and there are 36 project submissions from throughout the Waikato that are currently ... More >>

Otago Research shows One in 5 gay men with HIV unaware

02 February 2012 3:06pm | University of Otago

Embargoed until 3pm Thursday 2 February 2012 One in 5 gay men with HIV unaware of infection: Otago research New University of Otago research suggests that 6.5% of gay and bisexual men in Auckland have HIV, with a fifth (21%) of these unaware of ... More >>

New Study Shows 1 in 5 with Hiv Don’t Know It

02 February 2012 3:04pm | AIDS Foundation

MEDIA RELEASE: EMBARGOED UNTIL 3PM THUR, 2 FEB 2012 New Study Shows 1 in 5 with Hiv Don’t Know It On the eve of the Get it On! Big Gay Out, a ground-breaking study has revealed that 1 in 5 gay and bisexual men with HIV in Auckland don’t know they ... More >>

Pay equity boost for Australian workers – we need same in NZ

02 February 2012 2:27pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) congratulates low paid Australian workers in female dominated areas like aged care who will receive big pay rises after an historic equal pay decision by the Fair Work Australia workplace tribunal. More >>

FebFast challenge is taken up

02 February 2012 2:15pm | FebFast

About 600 people have taken up the FebFast challenge, and people are continuing to sign up every day. The Drug Foundation fundraiser began yesterday (1 February) and goes for the whole month of February. More >>

Safer February

02 February 2012 1:45pm | New Zealand Police

Police are reminding drivers of their lowered speed tolerance of 4km/hr this Waitangi Weekend and will keep the programme in place for the entire month of February. Police will take action against any driver detected driving at more than 4km/h over the ... More >>

New dental clinic opened at Morrinsville Primary School

02 February 2012 12:36pm | Waikato DHB

Hundreds of Morrinsville children will get an improved oral health outcome after the opening of a new school-based dental service today at Morrinsville Primary School. More >>

Cut Back on Pain Medication Say New Zealand Chiropractors

02 February 2012 10:41am | NZ Chiropractors Association

Media Release Date: 2nd February 2012 Cut Back on Pain Medication Say New Zealand Chiropractors More >>

Make a difference @ Cancer Society Valentine’s Day Auction

01 February 2012 3:37pm | Cancer Society

This Valentine’s Day Cancer Society Auckland is hosting a Trademe auction, to raise funds to help them support families living with cancer. “The shock and disbelief of a cancer diagnosis is distressing for the whole family. More >>

A recipe for safe driving this holiday weekend

01 February 2012 2:48pm | Automobile Association

The Automobile Association has come up with the following recipe for drivers to stay safe on the roads this long weekend. You will need: • 1 seatbelt per person • 1 full measure of attention • Plenty of holiday traffic More >>

'Make a date to donate' this Valentine’s Day

01 February 2012 1:59pm | New Zealand Blood Service

The New Zealand Blood Service is inviting couples to ‘make a date to donate’ this Valentine’s Day and give a gift that’s truly from the heart: the gift of life. More >>

What you think matters most when you’re ill

01 February 2012 1:42pm | University of Auckland

What you think about your illness matters just as much, if not more, in determining your health according to a new report by researchers from The University of Auckland and King’s College London. More >>

Give yourself a pay-rise in 2012 by stopping smoking

31 January 2012 6:39pm | Northland DHB

Every year thousands of kiwis escape their working lives for a few weeks of summer, beaches, family, friends and food and of course the time-honored tradition of New Year’s resolutions. More >>

Briefing papers warn of looming health funding crisis

31 January 2012 2:04pm | Health Funds Association of NZ

The health insurance sector has highlighted the need to address a growing imbalance in health funding over the next two decades in papers briefing the incoming Minister of Health released today. More >>

Progress on Buller Integrated Family Health Centre

31 January 2012 1:25pm | West Coast DHB

Following submissions and feedback from the community, health professionals and other interested parties on the proposed Buller Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC), the Board of the West Coast DHB has concluded that the Buller IFHC should be built ... More >>

Northland DHB Reviews Radiology Results

31 January 2012 11:21am | Northland DHB

Northland DHB is conducting an audit of radiology reports following notification of concerns about the work of a radiologist previously employed by the district health board. More >>

Happy Holidays

30 January 2012 9:39am | National Foundation for the Deaf

Happy Holidays With a long weekend just around the corner, many Kiwis are planning to make the most of the last of the summer and head away to the beach. But for the over 700,000 New Zealanders who are deaf and hearing impaired, having an enjoyable ... More >>

Legal Protection for Mothers and their Unborn

28 January 2012 8:20pm | Right To Life

24 January 2012 Media Release Legal Protection for Mothers and their Unborn The Abortion Law Reform Association (ALRANZ), has recently made false claims in the media that Right to Life is seeking through the courts the banning of abortion. The Association ... More >>

Queensland Research Links ‘Brain Waves’ to Disorders

28 January 2012 12:04pm | Australian Neuroscience Society

FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2012 MEDIA RELEASE Queensland Research Links ‘Brain Waves’ to Cognition, Attention And Diagnosing Disorders More >>

Nigel Latta talks tough on teeth and children's behavior

27 January 2012 5:47pm | Waikato District Health Board

Popular television personality and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta was at Waikato Hospital today, speaking to dental professionals about children’s behaviour and how that impacts on their oral health. More >>

UV radiation at extreme levels despite cloudy weather

27 January 2012 4:19pm | Sunsmart

Some parts of New Zealand may have experienced a cooler, cloudier start to the traditional summer holiday period, but ultraviolet (UV) radiation is still at extreme levels for long periods of the day in most places. More >>

Performer calls for more non-alcoholic choices

27 January 2012 4:08pm | FebFast

Performer, writer and celebrant Pinky Agnew is astonished how little thought is given to providing a good range of non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, clubs and bars. More >>

Plunket: Keep an eye out for kids on the roads

27 January 2012 1:40pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head back to school next week. As New Zealand’s largest provider of services to support the health and development of children under five, Plunket recognises many children will be ... More >>

Performer Calls for More Non-Alcoholic Choices

27 January 2012 9:47am | FebFast

Performer, writer and celebrant Pinky Agnew is astonished how little thought is given to providing a good range of non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, clubs and bars. More >>

No surprise pokie spending up in Canterbury

26 January 2012 3:27pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says the national increase in spending on pokies could have been driven by the rise in spending in Christchurch and nearby regions, which accounted for over 50 percent of the total increase. More >>

Multivitamins Popular Daily Choice for Kiwis

26 January 2012 1:40pm | Canstar Cannex

Sixty one percent of New Zealanders supplement their diet daily with multivitamins, according to the findings of an independent survey of multivitamin suppliers. More >>

Heather Roy to Chair Medicines New Zealand

26 January 2012 10:08am | Medicines New Zealand

Heather Roy is to Chair Medicines New Zealand, the industry association for innovative pharmaceutical companies in New Zealand. Mrs Roy will take up the role of Chair of the industry body on 1 February 2012. More >>

National Drowning Toll at Eight Year High

25 January 2012 3:04pm | Water Safety New Zealand

123 people drowned in New Zealand during 2011, up 41% on the previous year and the worst annual drowning toll on record since 2003. A significant 80% of those that died were men. More >>

Service provider on physical activity for cancer survivors

25 January 2012 2:52pm | Cancer Society

The international journal Psycho-Oncology has published a new study, undertaken by researchers at the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, on physical activity for people affected by cancer. More >>

Affordable Health Insurance Options for the over Fifty’s

25 January 2012 2:31pm | Kiwi Discount Club

When the need for health insurance is the greatest an alarming proportion of consumers over 50 are cancelling their health insurance for affordability reasons. This at a time where there are concerns for the future funding of health care costs in New ... More >>

Ngapuhi Festival wares ‘Sweet As’

25 January 2012 2:10pm | Northland DHB

Northland District Health Board’s Public Health Dietitian Haidee Ryan is delighted stall-holders and this years Ngapuhi Festival are embracing healthier choices for their Iwi. More >>

Fine Weather Keeps Coastguard Volunteers Busy

25 January 2012 2:06pm | Coastguard

Coastguard is reminding boaties to be vigilant after responding to a high spate of distress calls in recent days due to the fine weather enticing Kiwis onto the water. More >>

Drink free month challenge soon to start

25 January 2012 1:04pm | FebFast

Kiwis have less than a week left to take on the challenge of going a whole month without alcohol. Organisers of this year’s FebFast campaign are encouraging the public to get online, get signed-up and get supporting some great causes. More >>

Statement from the family of Dr Brett Ireland

25 January 2012 10:23am | New Zealand Police

The family and colleagues of Dr Brett Ireland who was killed in a plane crash in Feilding yesterday have issued the following statement: "Dr Brett Ireland was a charismatic person who touched the lives of many. More >>

Children going hungry because of pokies

24 January 2012 4:36pm | Problem Gambling Foundation

The Problem Gambling Foundation says more needs to be done to stop children in the Far North going hungry because their parents are spending money playing on the pokies. More >>

The future of good relationships in the hands of the young

24 January 2012 4:28pm | Women's Refuge

It is a 17 year old man who is the spokesperson for Women’s Refuge at the popular Parachute music festival in Hamilton this year. Johny O’Donnell is outspoken about the role young people have in stopping violence. More >>

Optometrist Working to Cure Leading Cause of Blindness

24 January 2012 2:51pm | SpecSavers

Tony Han, optometrist from Specsavers Mt Maunganui is about to start trials on a potential treatment for age-related macular degeneration. If the trails are successful, the new treatment could be a breakthrough in managing New Zealand's leading cause ... More >>

Plunket supports Police focus on child safety in cars

24 January 2012 2:43pm | New Zealand Plunket Society

Plunket applauds Auckland Motorways Police for their recent ten day operation which focused on child car restraints. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor says the results of Operation Safe Kids are shocking. More >>