"Debbie has been a relentless force for the advancement of Pacific health in both New Zealand and the Pacific region, and it has been an honour to work alongside her for many years. Her passion and ...

On top of the indignities of any admission to hospital, new research confirms hospital gowns make us feel even more vulnerable.

The origins of ACT’s latest push for regulatory reform lie as far back as the 1980s and 1990s, when the Labour finance ...

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand’s decision to halt the age extension of bowel screening for Māori and Pasifika peoples in Waikato from 4 December has left many without access to potentially ...

A decision of the Auckland District Licensing Committee sends a strong message to alcohol retailers who engage in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in retail alcohol outlets.

We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 13 January. In the meantime, please enjoy our Summer Hiatus series, in which our journalists curate an eclectic mix from our news ...

When it comes to grappling with the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, one of the commonest responses is that it’s a matter of interpretation. It seems to be a perfectly fair reaction, except ...

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1. Hancox RJ, Jones S, Baggott C, et al. New Zealand COPD Guidelines: Quick Reference Guide. N Z Med J 2021;134(1530):76–110. https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz ...

It’s January, and I’m remembering a brilliant, bright summer nine years ago. I had taken a month off, and we roved around the wild south with our kids: on beaches, in the bush, swimming in cool rivers ...