Health New Zealand has removed controversial recommendations that people suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder not be given certain treatments. It follows criticism from patients and advocacy groups. The new guidance on Ehlers-Danlos syndromes ... See more
People living with a rare connective tissue disorder say new Health New Zealand guidance about their condition is misleading, with some fearing it could leave them without treatment that keeps them alive. Te Whatu Ora published the updated information on ... See more
Each day, Jacob Hamlin measures his life in four-hour windows - the amount of time he can manage before his brain "stops working". It has been this way since the 40-year-old father slipped on an icy path five years ago, hitting his head on the corner of a... See more
The Associate Agriculture Minister has defended his decision to only consult the pork industry and give them a decade to transition to new pig welfare reforms, during a grilling from opposition MPs.
Andrew Hoggard appeared before the Primary Production Se... See more
The government has been accused of "brazen industry capture" by passing a series of changes to pig welfare standards that are closely aligned with an industry proposal.
On Wednesday, it was announced MPs would have less time to scrutinise pig welfare refo... See more
