For decades, Tame Iti has been recognised as one of Aotearoa’s most prominent Māori activists and cultural leaders. But alongside his advocacy for tino rangatiratanga and Māori rights, he has also maintained a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of whānau. The Ngāi Tūhoe leader has long supported community-based approaches to wellbeing, believing that…

The New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association says the Health Minister’s move to remove Medical Council leadership is a worrying sign of political interference in an independent health regulator. NZRDA President Dr Rosa Tobin Stickings says the Medical Council plays a critical role in protecting patients by setting professional standards for doctors and ensuring the public…