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Whooping cough outbreak prompts calls for urgent action

11 October, 2024

​Health experts are calling for urgent widespread vaccination to protect our most vulnerable as whooping cough cases in Aotearoa hit their highest level...

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More Kiwis suffer from respiratory disease than previously thought, new data shows

16 September, 2024

The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory disease is far worse than previously thought, with around 1 million Kiwis affected, a new report...

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From near-death experience to quest for awareness

15 September, 2024

An airborne lung infection left 6-year-old Lara Mead fighting for her life, with her mum being told to prepare for the worst. Mead, now 28 years old, r...

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Four-fold increase in vaping education for pre-teens

21 August, 2024

"These are children who should be thinking about their next school project, not being exposed to addictive substances."...

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Unchecked rentals threaten health of New Zealanders

25 July, 2024

The Foundation is urging the Government to implement an assessment requirement for rental homes to protect the health of Kiwis....

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Pulse Energy re-commits to respiratory community

22 July, 2024

Cost is a barrier to keeping homes warm and dry in winter, but Pulse Energy is taking steps to help customers experiencing energy hardship....

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Public health at risk, tax cut labelled irresponsible

18 July, 2024

A 50% cut in excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) seems to be more of a win for big tobacco than a genuine attempt to reduce smoking....

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Hit-and-run victim first Kiwi to run across Australia and America

5 July, 2024

Nick Ashill runs 4000km over 74 days - Perth to Sydney - for respiratory disease awareness....

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NZ should mirror Australia's new vape law

28 June, 2024

"This legislation sets a powerful example for New Zealand and other countries grappling with the rise of vaping amongst young people."...

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Youth want tighter vaping controls

17 June, 2024

Students want Government to stop the sale of vapes in dairies, petrol stations and supermarkets, raise the price, and have a prescription-only model....

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