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10/12/2025

Govt confirms all measles vaccines are free as growing outbreak fears

The Government has confirmed to 1News that measles vaccines are now free for everyone in New Zealand over the age of one – including adults who weren’t previously eligible for funded healthcare.

09/12/2025

10th December is Human Rights Day | United Nations - https://bit.ly/4nU3G4r
2025 Theme – Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials

Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

08/12/2025

How Pharmacies can help - At pharmacies you can get advice on medicines and common issues like coughs and colds, bladder or eye infections, minor cuts and grazes, and emergency birth control. Pharmacies can suggest over-the-counter treatment, fill prescriptions, and some give immunisations. Find out more here - https://bit.ly/4nRPXe9

03/12/2025

If you only eat until you’re 80% full, will it make you healthier?

Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of “hara hachi bu” — a Japanese eating philosophy rooted in moderation.

02/12/2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a Global initiative led by the UN and celebrated every year on 3 December - https://bit.ly/3LDBPrA

01/12/2025

Did you know that all vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule here in NZ, plus COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be either be booked online or over the phone. You can also contact your doctor, nurse, pharmacy or healthcare provider to book a vaccination appointment. To book through our online vaccine booking system use the following link - https://bit.ly/3JEbuJx

25/11/2025

It took me years to learn how much food (and drink) impacts my mental wellbeing

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull on what to eat (and what to avoid) to optimise your outlook.

24/11/2025

White Ribbon Day New Zealand - Show you're against violence towards women https://bit.ly/3goqYlN

19/11/2025

A Focus on Kids Oral Health | Family Health Diary

Children’s dental health in Aotearoa New Zealand is considered poor. Alarmingly, over half of kids under the age of five...

18/11/2025

What's the difference between hot sweat and cold sweat?

Overheating and distress both involve sweating but the causes and implications are different.

17/11/2025

Panic attack – A panic attack is scary to experience and to watch. Here are some things you can do to help somebody if you're sure they're having a panic attack with Healthify / https://bit.ly/3WAlYMK

13/11/2025