Stephie Loncar’s academic journey around the globe and back again
Source: University of Otago
Researcher Stephie Loncar holding a plastic juvenile skull.A graduate of Otago is back at the University as a researcher this year...
Health News – Failure to follow up on abnormal test results led to long...
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB, now Te Whatu Ora/Health New...
Government Cuts – One in six positions at Ministry of Health to go, Suicide...
Source: PSA
Government spending cuts will see 123 roles axed at Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health after final decisions were confirmed today.
“Our heart goes out to...
Standards Mapping Analysis
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
HealthCERT has completed the official mapping analysis of the Health and Disability Services Standards (NZS 8134:2008), the Fertility Services...
Chef Angela May presents a Zesty Zespri three-course Kiwi-mas feast
Source: Media Outreach
Three lucky contest winners will enjoy the tangy and sweet taste profile of this Vitamin C-rich fruit in a diverse tropical Christmas...
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine receives provisional approval
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
New Zealand medicines regulator Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for adults 18 years and over.
“The Medsafe...
Health Investigation – Nurse’s treatment of dementia patient disrespectful and unkind
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
A man in his nineties was a resident in the retirement village’s special care dementia unit. The report concerns...
First Responders – South Auckland Scrap Metal Fire update #3
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters are still working hard to extinguish a large scrap metal fire on James Fletcher Drive, Favona Auckland this afternoon,...
Le Pariversaire: A Turning Point for Tāmaki Makaurau?
Source: Auckland Council
This opinion piece is written by Alec Tang, Auckland Council Acting Chief Sustainability Officer.
Cities consume over two-thirds of the world’s energy and...
Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 31 March 2022 – Volume 758 – 000856
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Hansard
Question No. 4—Health
4. Dr SHANE RETI (National) to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statements and...
HISO 10094:2022 Māori Descent and Iwi Affiliation Data Protocols – Public Comment Outcomes
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
This document reports on feedback received on a draft of the development of HISO 10094:2022 Māori Descent and Iwi...
Parliament Oral Questions – 000631
Source: New Zealand Parliament – Oral Questions and Answers
BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New...