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Health NZ increases funding offer for GPs

After GPs pushed back on the initial offer sent out last Thursday, which included a lift to overall funding of 6%, a redrafted offer shows a higher overall lift of 6.32% and a reworking of the rural funding formula.

Targeting diabetes drugs at Māori, Pasifika needs-based – specialist

Cardiac scientists within Health NZ say they are being gagged by their parent organisation over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are funded.

NZ company turning kiwifruit waste into a leather alternative

Start-up turning rejected kiwifruit into a plant-based leather alternative, in talks with major car makers and plans a pilot factory in the Bay of Plenty.

Menopause hormone therapy: Demand rises but training gaps remain

As well as acute shortages in supply, there are other significant gaps in research and the training of health professionals.