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Pharmac's performance needs to improve
Policy

Pharmac's performance needs to improve

Pharmac will now have a much greater focus on improving the health of Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people and other groups who do not yet share equitably in the benefits Pharmac provides, the government said. 

Rebecca Howard 01 Jun 2022
Ten things you need to know about fighting off winter ills
The Life Free

Ten things you need to know about fighting off winter ills

Nutritionist Lisa Walker on how best to protect your immune system this winter. 

Lisa Walker 29 May 2022
Distracted health leadership means leadership neglect
Opinion Free

Ian Powell: Distracted health leadership means leadership neglect

Four crises have been inherited from preceding governments, but will they be addressed by changes to the health system that have been rushed and inadequately thought out?

Ian Powell 23 May 2022
Shut eye - expert advice on how to sleep better
The Life Free

Shut eye - expert advice on how to sleep better

If a good night's sleep is eluding you, Dr Libby Weaver has some sound advice on how to get a good eight hours. 

Dr Libby Weaver 15 May 2022