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NZ hosts first-of-its-kind course on life-saving heart technique that halves deaths
A first-of-its-kind training course is helping New Zealand cardiologists adopt advanced heart imaging that improves stent placement and patient outcomes.
Physiotherapy for bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis physiotherapy focuses on clearing phlegm using breathing techniques like deep breaths and huffing to prevent mucus build-up, infection and lung damage.
Easier access to life-saving asthma inhalers now a reality
A major win for asthma care: from 1 August 2025, about 120,000 Kiwis will be able to collect three months’ supply of their 2-in-1 asthma inhaler at once, improving access to lifesaving treatment.
Joining forces for respiratory wellness
AHI Carrier Toshiba has joined our Friends of the Foundation programme, supporting work to improve indoor air quality for the one in five New Zealanders living with respiratory disease.
Vaping law breaches fuel Foundation’s training rollout
Official Information Act figures show that 125 complaints were lodged and dozens of retailers were found breaching the rules, just two weeks after new vaping laws took effect.
Many rentals may still fall short as healthy homes deadline arrives
As winter grips the country, many Kiwis will go to sleep tonight in rental homes that may still be putting their health at risk.
Smokefree 2025: A promise gone up in smoke
On World Smokefree Day, concerns were raised that New Zealand drifted from its Smokefree 2025 goal, with warnings that vaping is replacing, rather than ending, nicotine addiction.
"Please don’t die today" - a mother’s fight against asthma
On World Asthma Day, mum Jade Stevens shares her experience of severe asthma and how a life-changing treatment helped her regain control, raising awareness of the realities of the condition.
Proposed change to asthma inhaler access could save lives
Pharmac has proposed changes to improve access to 2-in-1 asthma inhalers, including a three-month supply and easier access through clinics, with strong support from the Foundation.
Raising funds for devices to detect heart disease early
Thousands of Kiwis risk undiagnosed atrial fibrillation because many communities lack access to ECG devices that can detect the condition in seconds.
Rising power costs puts health at risk
Rising power prices are increasing energy poverty in NZ, with cold, damp homes worsening asthma and COPD. Health experts warn this is becoming a public health issue affecting vulnerable households.
Vape companies hunt loopholes ahead of law change
New vaping restrictions are coming into force, but concerns remain that some retailers are seeking loopholes, prompting calls for stronger enforcement to protect young people from nicotine addiction.