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Rock Star's Mig on Aids benefit bill - 4-Oct-2008

Labelled the Africa of the South Pacific because of its HIV-AIDS statistics, Papua New Guinea will benefit from a concert and dinner in Takapuna. Read the full story/Visit the site - North Shore Times

Many HIV-Positive Patients Still Fear Stigma - 25-Sep-2008

Results from the AIDS Treatment for Life International Survey (ATLIS), which polled nearly 3,000 HIV-positive patients from New Zealand and 17 other countries, show many people living with HIV and AIDS still live in fear of the societal stigma that surrounds the disease. In addition, many are so concerned about medicine side effects, they have chosen to stop their treatment. Read the full story/Visit the site - Merck Sharp and Dohme NZ Related Site - AIDS Treatment for Life International Survey

University distances itself from Aids isolation call - 5-Sep-2008

Massey University has distanced itself from a call by Professor Sitaleki Finau, the university's "director pasifika" to have HIV-positive Pacific Islanders isolated from the rest of society. Read the full story/Visit the site - Stuff Website Related Site - Pacific AIDS Foundation

Pacific outrage at HIV quarantine suggestion - 2-Sep-2008

HIV positive people in the Pacific are outraged at comments by a leading Pacific health expert, who believes people with HIV and Aids should be quarantined. Doctor Sitaleki Finau has held senior medical positions in Australia and New Zealand - and is currently the Director of Health on Niue. He believes it would be in the best interests of people with HIV and Aids if they were isolated - possibly on an island. Read the full story/Visit the site - ABC - Radio Australia Related Site - Listen to the discussion

NZ Aids Foundation Life Memberships - 30-Aug-2008

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) Trust Board will award Life Membership to six people in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the organisation's mission. The six recipients, the highest number in the history of the NZAF, will be presented their awards by the Governor-General and NZAF Patron, The Hon Anand Satyanand in a ceremony at Government House, Auckland on November 30 - the eve of World AIDS Day. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Sex Or Health - 22-Aug-2008

Grey Power Members are appalled that Pharmac is defending its decision to fund condoms in all colours and flavours to get a better "Health Outcome". Read the full story/Visit the site - Grey Power

Increased condoms range a win-win - 21-Aug-2008

Funding a wider range of condoms saves taxpayers money, increases choice and promotes better sexual health practices, PHARMAC says. Read the full story/Visit the site - Pharmac

Pharmac defends funding of flavoured condoms - 21-Aug-2008

Taxpayer funding of a wider range of condoms, including flavoured and ribbed varieties, saves money, increases choice and promotes better sexual health practices, says Pharmac. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald

Pharmac Funding Of Flavoured Condoms Shows Confused Priorities - 20-Aug-2008

Family First is labeling a decision by Pharmac to add flavoured condoms to the range of contraceptives that it subsidises as morally bankrupt and an insult to the many NZ'ers with breast cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease. Read the full story/Visit the site - Family First

'No Safety Helmut' - 22-Jul-2008

Following their hugely successful event at Sydney Fashion Week, Stolen Girlfriends Club brought their exhibition of Helmut Newton reproductions back to New Zealand for a party and charity auction last Friday night. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Blood donor deferral for gay and bisexual men not discriminatory - 3-Jul-2008

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation believes the five year deferral period for gay and bisexual men before they can donate blood is based on rigorous scientific evidence,not discrimination. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - NZ Blood Service

Aids memorials across the country - 18-May-2008

People who have died from Aids will be remembered across New Zealand on Sunday evening at candlelight memorial services. Read the full story/Visit the site - TVNZ Related Site - International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

25th Anniversary of Candlelight Memorial - 08-May-2008

The Global Health Council have announced the mobilisation of community leaders preparing for the 25th anniversary of the AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday 18th May. The international Candlelight Memorial is one of the oldest and largest worldwide events focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. The theme for this year is Never Give Up, Never Forget. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Women put face to HIV campaign - 21-Feb-2008

Southland grandmother Jan Waddell has one wish she wants to die from old age and not the HIV retrovirus she got from a contaminated needle in Australia six years ago. Read the full story/Visit the site - Otago Daily Times

Recruiters needed for gay sex survey - 10-Jan-2008

Paid recruitment staff are needed to assist with this year's Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS) at gay events, bars and venues between the 10th and 17th of February. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Staff accused of breaching HIV privacy - 29-Dec-2007

Medical staff are regularly breaching privacy laws by leaking highly sensitive information about HIV- positive women to others, a support group says. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

Medicines New Zealand falls short of complete overhaul - 14-Dec-2007

The Government's new medicines strategy Medicines New Zealand, unveiled today, provides room for more consultation with stakeholders, but falls short of the complete system overhaul that is required, says the Access To Medicines Coalition (ATM). Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Condom use high for gay and bisexual first-timers - 13-Dec-2007

Rates of condom use at a gay or bisexual man’s first experience of anal sex has increased substantially over the last three decades, according to newly released data from the biannual Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS), a joint project between the New Zealand AIDS Foundation Research Unit and the University of Otago. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Christmas present donations for the HIV positive community - 13-Dec-2007

Christmas present donations for HIV positive men and women in need are being accepted at the New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s National Office in Hargreaves St, Ponsonby. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

USA should be ashamed of HIV waiver policy - 11-Dec-2007

The United States Government should be ashamed that it has broken a Presidential promise to ease travel restrictions for HIV positive people entering the country, says the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

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