The lack of treatments and diagnostic tools for long Covid five years into the pandemic is causing significant economic and human suffering, with no urgency to find solutions. Long Covid mirrors ME/CFS in its debilitating effects, with no treatments available. DysImmune Research Aotearoa is working to develop diagnostic tools and treatments for post-viral illnesses like long Covid and ME/CFS, but faces challenges in securing funding and support for research progress.
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New data from Strategic Pay reveals that women in New Zealand's private sector boardrooms are earning more than men, with female non-executive chairs making 3.7% more and non-executive directors earning 17.2% higher fees. However, women remain underrepresented, comprising only 21% of non-executive chairs and 36% of non-executive directors, compared to 28% and 39% in the public sector, respectively. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreAn intoxicated man assaulted his partner, who was holding a baby, after she refused to speak to him, slapping her multiple times and causing visible injuries. His violent outburst escalated, resulting in injuries to six others, including three children, during a rampage that occurred last November. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreFootage from a central Auckland supermarket fire shows extensive damage, with 20 fire engines responding at the blaze's peak. While the fire in the Freemans Bay supermarket has been contained, it remains active, leaving water flooding out the entrance and revealing damaged stock and materials within. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe body found in rugged bush near Good Night Scrub National Park has been identified as missing teenager Pheobe Bishop, concluding a month-long search that captured national attention. The Bishop family expressed gratitude for the support they received during the investigation, while police continue to search for additional items related to the case. Need More Context? 🔎
Read morePolice have released a security camera image of a motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run that critically injured Paige Johnson, a 24-year-old blind and deaf cancer survivor, on Edmund Rd in Rotorua. Johnson was struck while crossing the street on Sunday and is currently hospitalized; authorities urge the rider to come forward. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreRNZ is offering voluntary redundancies for the first time in its history, coinciding with a significant budget cut of nearly $5 million annually over the next four years. Chief executive Paul Thompson confirmed the scheme and stated that applications will be evaluated against the need to maintain essential skills within the organization. Need More Context? 🔎
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