Wellington, Dec 14 NZPA - Two New Zealand women, who are fighting for better access to anti-obesity surgery, have been offered free access to a "life saving" procedure in South Korea.

Wellington, Dec 13 NZPA - New Zealand must take more responsibility for its children's health, the head of the Public Health Association (PHA) says.

Whanganui's Aubert Home of Compassion is the subject of a special sitting of the Employment Relations Authority in Whanganui on Wednesday (December 15).

Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB)'s Children's Health division has gratefully received a cheque for $75,000 as their share of this year's Fresh Future Appeal funds.

Wellington, Dec 13 NZPA - Children are bearing the brunt of the economic recession, with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007.

Wellington, Dec 13 NZPA - Children are bearing the brunt of the economic recession with around 2000 more kids admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007.

Wellington, Dec 13 NZPA - The economic recession has directly impacted on children's health with 2000 more children admitted to hospital last year compared to 2007, with low-income families particularly at risk, a report released today has found.

Wellington, Dec 10 NZPA - Cigarette displays in shops will be banned under a bill which passed its first reading in Parliament tonight.

This joint review of conditions and treatment of children in police custody has not come about because of any specific concerns or any individual case.

The benefits of using music as an everyday tool when teaching disabled children have been demonstrated in research by Daphne Rickson, the first PhD graduate from the New Zealand School of Music - a joint venture between Victoria and Massey universities.