In defending his actions over the partygate scandal, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to insist that he did not believe lockdown rules were broken when government staff gathered socially in Downing Street on various dates during 2020 and 2021. Is it lying?
The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network (the Network) is appalled that rural communities have been “left in the wilderness” by the Pae Ora Healthy Futures Bill, which was recommended by the Select Committee to Parliament for a second reading today
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says a legal review of the recently proposed Nursing Pay Equity settlement has concluded the proposed settlement is contrary to the Equal Pay Act 1972
The Cancer Society and other health groups have published an open letter of support for the Māori Health Authority after Opposition politicians spoke out against the authority
Alcohol Healthwatch is thrilled that Christchurch City Council has joined Auckland Council in supporting MP Chlӧe Swarbrick’s Private Members’ Bill "The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill" (the Bill), and to request that the Government review the country’s liquor laws
When leaders intervene in operational matters, it is almost universally vexing to the operational workforce – especially when those leaders should be focused on strategic matters
Health minister Andrew Little bagged columnist Barbara Docherty in Parliament’s question time yesterday over her blog on nzdoctor.co.nz criticising his Government’s mental wellbeing approach
When leaders intervene in operational matters, it is almost universally vexing to the operational workforce – especially when those leaders should be focused on strategic matters
The easing of red traffic light restrictions, a signalled end to vaccine passes and the dropping of some vaccination mandates represent a “cautious moving forward”, says prime minister Jacinda Ardern
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management