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The Māori in Me: How colonisation has impacted on Māori identity

WEBMutu says despite a lot of headway in recent years, the impacts of colonisation can still be felt by Māori today. Intergenerational trauma, poor health outcomes and poverty are just …

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The three issues New Zealanders are most worried about

WEBPhoto / Ministry of Health. By RNZ. Fifty per cent of New Zealanders surveyed in Research New Zealand's latest poll have ranked Covid-19 as the country's most pressing issue, …

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Great Minds: NZ's mental health 'crisis'

WEBNZME’s Great Minds project will examine the state of our nation’s mental health and explore the growing impact mental health and anxiety has on Kiwis while searching for …

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Why do young people have such poor mental health

WEBYoung people today face unprecedented pressure to excel academically, professionally and socially. Photo / 123RF. Years ago, mental health problems were the least of the …

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Mental Health Foundation looks to cut jobs

WEBThe Mental Health Foundation is looking to cut jobs as current government funding fails to meet increasing costs and demand. The NGO is proposing to cut 10 roles out of 56, …

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Which countries are the happiest

WEBFamily ties crucial for mental wellbeing. Science has long proven the correlation between happiness, mental wellbeing and community. “Social connectedness is a key driver of …

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NZ’s new Covid-19 vaccine rolls out today

WEBFrom today, Kiwis aged over 30 will be able to access Pfizer's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine. Photo / Sylvie Whinray. From today, Kiwis over 30 will be able to access the latest Covid …

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Safety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress calls

WEBOver the past decade, police say, the number of mental health events officers attend has increased by more than 150 per cent to 77,043 in the last financial year.

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Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2 billion for Health NZ, Māori Health

WEBFrom 2024, health budgets would move to a three-year cycle, he said. This was in line with the first three-year health plan, due in 2024. There was also $2.1b to be spent over the …

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Health & Wellbeing News NZ Herald

WEBStay informed with the latest Health & Wellbeing news, updates, opinion and analysis from NZ Herald. Find exclusive interviews, videos, photo galleries and more.

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$12m Te Kōhao Health Wellness and Diagnostic Centre in …

WEBKing Tuheitia will officially open the $12 million Te Kōhao Health, Wellness and Diagnostic Centre, and according to tikanga, the name of the whare will not be made public until the …

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David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insurance

WEBOPINION Off-label medicines, Medsafe, and the health insurance gap. It’s an issue that’s recently caught the attention of Associate Minister of Health (

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In national first, mobile health clinic visits Kaitāia

WEBIn a New Zealand first, a mobile nurse-led vascular service from Whangārei Hospital hit the road last month, offering a two-day clinic in Kaitāia. Established last year, the service …

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Albany restaurant axe attack: Fanrong Meng to be detained as …

WEBJudge Sinclair ordered that Meng be detained in a hospital as a special patient under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.

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Te Whatu Ora limits replacing sick staff to save money

WEBTe Whatu Ora said it was clamping down because it could not go into the new financial year operating in deficit as it currently is. By Phil Pennington of RNZ. Health New Zealand - …

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All Blacks great Bruce Robertson dies after long health battle

WEB“Robertson made his Counties debut in 1971 at age 19 and would go on to play 135 games until his retirement in 1982. “He played 34 test matches for the All Blacks from 1972-81 …

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Kiwi woman Rachael Dixon died after drinking suspected toxic …

WEBThe young man also shared an old photo of his mum holding him as a young boy. Matthew’s aunt, Penny Muller-Dixon, also shared a few words about her sister, …

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Government accused of treating Māori as ‘expendable’ in …

WEBThe Government has been accused of treating Māori as “expendable” after it began dismantling the Māori Health Authority just 18 months after it was set up.

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Danger NZ will be 12,000 residential care beds short by 2032, …

WEBThere could be a shortage of almost 12,000 aged residential care beds by 2032, a report says. Photo / 123rf. By RNZ. Major risks to the future of New Zealand’s aged care sector …

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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds press conference

WEB19 Apr, 2024 01:19 AM2 mins to read. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will shortly speak from the Philippines where he is wrapping up his first extended overseas trip since …

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Election 2023: National to roll-back free prescription fees to pay …

WEBThe cost would be $280 million over four years, funded by altering the Government’s scrapping of prescription fees that was announced in this year’s Budget at a cost of …

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Dai Henwood’s brave cancer update: comedian discovers ‘beauty …

WEBDai Henwood has shared a brave update in his battle with cancer. Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood has shared his most important learnings amid his brave health journey after …

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The real reason Vicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers died

WEBBehind her quirky on-screen presence, British actress Emma Chambers, who died last week, faced a tough, lifelong battle. BBC executive producer, Jon Plowman, revealed …

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon on first 100 days, major health …

WEBLuxon is traveling between Auckland and Northland today as he completes his first 100 days in office, making a major health targets announcement. The PM will make the final …

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Porn star deaths: Why are so many women dying

WEBIn December, famous porn star August Ames ended her life days after she sparked an online firestorm over tweets about working with men who had appeared in gay adult …

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