Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Values, courage and mana: How we’ll remember Dame Tariana Turia
Wednesday 29 January 2025, 02:30 AM

Dame Tariana Turia died on 3 January, aged 80 years [Image: Rawhitiroa Photography]
Renowned for her unwavering principles and leadership, Dame Tariana Turia, a formidable advocate for Māori rights, left a big mark on the political landscape. Alan Perrott reports
She was a leader, a proper leader
She stood a mere five feet short (1.52m), but Dame Tariana Turia had a presence that loomed over whatever space, Simon Royal CR Greg Bowker, Former National Hauora Coalition chief executive Simon Royal [Image: Supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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