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Aids Day 2008 Well Supported Despite Economic Woes - 9-Dec-2008

Despite fears that global financial contagion might affect donations early indicators suggest that World AIDS Day 2008 was widely supported by New Zealanders. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Fashion steps out in support of HIV/AIDS awareness - 1-Dec-2008

New Zealand fashion designers have done their bit to support World AIDS Day's 20th anniversary by staging a glitzy fashion fundraiser last night. Read the full story/Visit the site - TV3 News

Turia Responds To Call For Leadership On HIV - 1-Dec-2008

Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia, has willingly joined the call for leaders at all levels to speak out about HIV and AIDS. Read the full story/Visit the site - Maori Party

Rise in NZ's HIV infections - 30-Nov-2008

It is World AIDS Day on Monday, and new research indicates the number of infections in New Zealand is still rising. Read the full story/Visit the site - TVNZ Related Site - NZAF

Aids appeal opportunity to help - 28-Nov-2008

Life may be quite lonely for the estimated 40 and 60 HIV positive people living in Otago, World Aids Day appeal volunteer Sarah Loftus says. Read the full story/Visit the site - Otago Daily Times

World Aids Day Highlights Impact Of Aids In New Zealand - 23-Nov-2008

Awareness of the continued presence of HIV and the impact of AIDS on New Zealand families is being raised locally and globally on 1 December, World AIDS Day. The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) is marking World AIDS Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of AIDS, with a range of activities and events across New Zealand. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

World Aids Day 2008 - Aids Affects New Zealand Families - 23-Nov-2008

Beverley's husband Bryce was gay at a time when it was illegal. He didnt begin to deal with his sexuality until he was diagnosed with HIV. His son Josh was eight when his dad died. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - NZAF Youtube Channel

Angel Eve helped cut Aids deaths - 20-Nov-2008

When "Angel Eve" lived in Australia as a toddler, she was harassed, spat on and had burning cigarettes thrown at her. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

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

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