As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudes
Ageism, or discrimination based on a person’s age, should be considered as one of these challenges. Age influences…
Michelin Guide backlash shows New Zealand needs a food strategy – Tash McGill
It’s that we’re showcasing our disconnected, binary understanding of food and tourism, two of our biggest exports and…
Expert’s idea to combat the ‘billions’ scammers spend on social media scam ads
“On 10.1% of ad revenue being generated from violating ads – this number was a rough and overly-inclusive…
DP World Tour Championship: Daniel Hillier starts strong in quest for PGA Tour card
Before the season finale, Hillier sits on 1886.82 points and in 17th on the season standings. The top…
Christopher Luxon calls for ‘mature’ conversation on asset recycling, as Chris Hipkins pledges to hold onto all state assets
Luxon said National was yet to decide on the policy it would take to the election. However, he…
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…