Press Release – Alcohol Healthwatch

Alcohol Healthwatch launched an on-line resource today to assist health professionals talk to their pregnant patients about alcohol. The rate of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is about 1% in Western Countries, which would mean that about 600 … Read more »

Press Release – Southern Cross Healthcare

Two more leading general practices are poised to join the Southern Cross Primary Care (SCPC) network as Foundation Partners. Read more »

Press Release – Alcohol Healthwatch

A new online resource has been launched to assist the many New Zealand healthcare professionals who say they don’t feel adequately trained to discuss alcohol use with their pregnant patients. Read more »

Press Release – The Maori Party

Local MP for Te Tai Hauauru has come out strongly in support of the Whanganui community in light of proposed changes to maternity services in Whanganui. “In essence, this is about families and their ability to support their women and children. The proposal … Read more »

Press Release – 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 … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

New figures show nearly 40,000 more women aged 50 to 69 have taken part in the Government’s free breast cancer screening programme in the 24 months to October 2011 than in the previous two years. Read more »

Press Release – Food Industry Group

“Simplicity is desirable but traffic light labelling is anything but.” So says Lindsay Mouat, Deputy Chairman of the Food Industry Group (FIG), in reply to a Otago University study being used to promote a front-of-pack ‘traffic light systems’ … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

The Minister for Racing Nathan Guy has announced that applications for the next round of the Racing Safety Development Fund are now open. Read more »

Press Release – Joint Media Statement

An open letter regarding the changes to ethics committee processes and the potential for harm to research participants Read more »

Press Release – 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. Read more »

Press Release – 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. Read more »

Press Release – WaterSafe Auckland

Continue to be prepared with knowledge of local conditions and dangers, take appropriate safety precautions, know your limits, wear your lifejacket and above all, keep young children within sight and reach. Read more »

Press Release – Dog And Lemon Guide

A leading road safety campaigner has accused the government of hypocrisy after the Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee blamed the age of the vehicle fleet for slowing down improvements in road safety. Read more »

Press Release – 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. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding young drivers that practical driving tests are about to get a lot harder. The NZTA has been working for several months to develop a longer and more challenging restricted driving practical test to improve the safety … Read more »

Press Release – 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 … Read more »

Press Release – 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. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Police

Auckland Motorways Police are alarmed by the results of a recent ten day operation which has focused on education and enforcement of child restraints in motor vehicles. Read more »

Press Release – Commerce Commission

The Commerce Commission has today released the second of three issues papers relating to the uptake of high speed broadband ahead of a public conference in February 2012. The paper is in two parts and examines the potential demand for high speed broadband … Read more »

Article – BusinessDesk

Jan. 24 (BusinessDesk) – The government’s ultra-fast broadband network should enjoy solid demand out of the health and education sectors, according to a Commerce Commission report. Read more »