The War on Drugs Meets Corporate Greed
Will it happen here? Probably. Eventually. So far we’ve been lucky.
Health
The Serious Long-Term Health Prospects
The fact that Health New Zealand has not acknowledged the import of their own statistics is a huge failure of intelligence. It is all but unforgivable.
Are You Ready for an October Surprise?
As free citizens, we must never allow this to happen again. From now on, we must live in knowledge, not in fear.
What’s Going On With Our Kids?
A continuing conversation. You have the right and authority to see exactly what is being taught. Reclaim your role as parent.
The Fate of NZ’s Entire Health System
I suggest the greatest priority of Chris Luxon is to fly without delay to France, or Singapore, and learn about how things can be done better.
The Miracle on Tap in Your House
Clean, safe water on tap is something our ancestors could only dream of.
At the Mercy of Palliative Care
The macabre scene was as devoid of humanity as the uncaring concrete walls of his secure cell. God only knows how long he had been left in this position.
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Time for Wealthy Boomers to Pay up for Better Aged Care [Updated]
‘Mutual obligation’ works both ways, geezers.
Pennsylvania’s Legislature Should Reject This Extremism
How is it that we cannot all agree, at least, that our laws should protect babies after they are born?
The Hope Accord: A Call to Action
If you are a concerned citizen, a medical doctor, scientist or health professional, please consider adding your name to The Hope Accord.
NZ Must Rethink How It Pays for Aged Care
Stats NZ projects the proportion of people aged 65+ will reach 20 per cent of the population by 2028. In four years, there could be 30 people aged 65+ years for every 100 people aged 15–64 years.
NZ’s Regulation Risks Destroying Vape Benefits
The Australian experience is a master class on how to deal with vaping badly. The New Zealand Government would do well to avoid heavy-handed regulation of vaping products, but, alas, I have little faith that they will do so.
The US Moves closer to NZ’s Pharmac Model
Medicare starts negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
iPhone Now Collects Your Mental Health Data
If you do choose to use the mental health applications, which mainstream media has nothing but praise for, be aware – there are alligators in those waters.
The Connection Between Family Violence and Suicide
In one in four suicides (24.5 per cent) the deceased experienced family violence prior to their death.