Articles

  • 3 days ago | pharmacytoday.co.nz | Jody Hopkinson |Stephanie Ockhuysen |Chris James

    Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini discusses the medical management of asthma in adults and adolescents, which has evolved to prioritise early anti-inflammatory treatment. She also explains how to improve patient outcomes by proactively identifying poor asthma control and supporting equitable access to education and treatment

  • 3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

    Wanting to connect with other female hunters, two best friends took it upon themselves to create an online community to make it happen. Sammi Holland and Alesha Tomasi are behind Daughters of the Wild dedicated to women who hunt. Holland said she grew up outdoors but lacked female hunting role models and often felt judged by men. "My old man was really into the salmon fishing when they were good in the Rakia and had size to them. So, it all started back then," Holland said.

  • 1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

    The Green Party wants to stop animal cruelty from entering the country via imported products. Green MP Steve Abel has launched a Member's Bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows imported meat, eggs and other animal products to be sold in New Zealand - even if they're produced under conditions illegal here. The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.

  • 1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

    The Green Party wants to stop animal cruelty from entering the country via imported products. Green MP Steve Abel has launched a Member's Bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows imported meat, eggs and other animal products to be sold in New Zealand - even if they're produced under conditions illegal here. The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.

  • 1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

    The sale of Auckland's only harness racing training track has horse trainers worried about their future. The 35-hectare Pukekohe site has operated for 77 years for professional horse trotting and pacing and is owned by the Auckland Trotting Club. Club president Jamie Mackinnon said the sale was about health and safety and securing the sport's future. In 2022 the site was sold for $100 million to Chinese-backed property investment company Mount Hope Limited.