Displaying items by tag: rural health

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 10:00

DHB concedes on maternity issues

Southland District Health Board (SDHB) claims it is stepping up its investment in primary maternity services in rural areas.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 10:55

Rural women and babies at risk

“Women's and babies’ lives are at risk and we want action,” says Penny Mudford, Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) national chair.

Published in General News
Friday, 21 June 2019 12:55

Bridging the gap in rural health care

Professor Jane Mills, pro vice-chancellor of Massey University’s College of Health, explains how the future for rural health in NZ is positive.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 07:45

Rural doctors thin on the ground – research

36% of rural general practitioners intend to retire in the next one to five years, a new study shows.

Published in General News
Monday, 15 September 2014 09:52

Travel cost win after 86 year battle

RURAL WOMEN New Zealand welcomes news that a proposed settlement has been agreed that will lead to home support workers being paid mileage and wages for the time they spend travelling between clients.

Published in General News
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