From learner to lecturer – Muza navigates through the world of nursing
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Te Pukenga
It was 2003 and Gladys Muza, a maths teacher, was becoming envious of her Zimbabwean friends’ travels across the world. She...
Health Investigation – Bandaging on elderly woman caused unacceptable harm and distress
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of applying a patient-centred approach to care, and involving family members when warranted was highlighted in a...
Health Investigation – Dentist’s extraction of man’s wisdom teeth did not meet professional standards
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
The adequacy of dental care services provided to a man by a dentist and his failure to comply with...
Health Investigation – Department of Corrections response to a consumer’s bowel symptoms inadequate
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of robust systems for ordering and acting on test results, and communication with consumers about their results...
Environment and Health – GMO blood cancer therapy gains EPA approval
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the import for release of a blood cancer immunotherapy that uses genetically modified...
Report to UN: New Zealand’s immigration system discriminates on disability grounds
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD)
Ahead of New Zealand’s review with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Non-Governmental...
Save the Children – At least 16% of children killed in six months of...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Save the Children
At least 16% of children confirmed killed in Ukraine since the war escalated six months ago were under the age...
Regulatory Impact Analysis: Removing prison workers from the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order...
Source: New Zealand Treasury:
Version note:
The Department of Corrections has not been able to supply a fully accessible PDF file. Contact Department of Corrections if...
New Pacific programmes welcome news for regional labour mobility
Source: New Zealand Government
New Pacific programmes for migrant workers in two key sectors signal an ambitious new agenda for labour mobility opportunities in the...
At least 16% of children killed in six months of war in Ukraine aged...
Source: Save The Children
Playground outside a school damaged by shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine
At least 942 children have been killed or injured
356 children killed...
Update on COVID-19 cases — 22 August 2022
Source: Covid-19 New Zealand Government Announcements
22 Aug 2022
Read today’s update on COVID-19 cases from the Ministry of Health.
Today’s COVID-19 numbers
2,706 new community cases
432 cases...
GMO blood cancer therapy gains EPA approval
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) is used to treat patients with multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Approval...
