Data shows the structured literacy programme is working but more needs to be done – Editorial
The “back-to-basics” approach is an attempt to halt New Zealand’s declining literacy rates, highlighted in several studies, including…
Veterinary drug access in NZ: Why the system needs fixing – Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
There will be choices – do nothing, drugs and/or operation. But there will be a choice, just as…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…
Barriers to oral health management in inpatients with late-life depression: a qualitative study | BMC Oral Health
Theme 1: deficiencies in hospital-provided management (ABM-contextual characteristics) This theme reflects the institutional barriers embedded in hospital-provided oral…
Here’s what I learned about parenting with major depression
While people are becoming better at recognising and getting help for those with postpartum anxiety or depression, the…
House prices New Zealand: Economists say Official Cash Rate cuts needed to boost market
“This also suggests that mortgage rates could have a bit further to fall yet, especially for floating or…
Dolly Parton postpones string of Las Vegas shows, needs multiple ‘procedures’
The star said despite the dates being more than two months away, the procedures meant she would not…
New Zealand’s rickety two-speed economy needs to find a third gear – Liam Dann
Especially if you are answering questions about why the second quarter GDP collapsed. It also sounds relatively benign…
Residential zoning in Auckland: ‘What the city needs’ – Council votes to notify housing plan change
Most homes were in a single-house residential zone, generally allowing up to two storeys, with mixed-housing zones and…
Napier’s McLean Park needs extra exits to accommodate full-capacity crowd
Napier City Council’s tourism and events lead Kevin Murphy said the park was in a good position and…
Aviation fuel: NZ needs to keep up as Australia on track for $40b sustainable transport fuel sector, industry says
That group is called the Saf Industry Roundtable. Saf can be produced from sources including farm and forestry…
Crisis Recovery Cafe planned for Tairāwhiti Gisborne to support mental health needs
“The cafes will offer an alternative space where people can sit down in a more relaxed and therapeutic…