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"It Saved My Life": Survivor Urges Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening Programme
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 8:36 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling on the next Government to prioritise funding a nationwide programme from 2028 onwards. More >>
"Please Don’t Die Today" - A Mother’s Fight Against Asthma
Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:36 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says Jade’s story shows the reality of asthma that many New Zealanders are still unaware of. More >>
Fund Launched To Help Families Affected By Deadly Lung Disease
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 8:40 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has established the Esther-Jordan Muriwai Ahuru Fund after formally absorbing the Bronchiectasis Foundation last month to help families cover costs to support their children living with bronchiectasis. More >>
Asthma Foundation Supports Stop-Smoking Provider Threatened For Rejecting Vapes
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 8:56 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Foundation is calling on Te Whatu Ora to reconsider its intentions and support cessation strategies that are safe, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of the communities they serve. More >>
Lung Transplant Survivor To Tackle Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge One Year After Surgery
Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:06 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
With a stranger’s lungs in her chest, Kath Cross is gearing up to ride 30 kilometres in one of New Zealand’s toughest cycling events. She will raise awareness and funds for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. More >>
Smokefree 2025: A Promise Gone Up In Smoke
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:29 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As the globe marks World Smokefree Day this Saturday, 31 May, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is reminding Kiwis that this was the year New Zealand was meant to become smokefree. More >>
Vaping Causes Incurable Lung Disease, Groundbreaking Study Shows
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 1:29 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says this study confirms what we’ve long suspected - vaping isn’t just risky, it’s dangerous to your health. More >>
Christmas Wish For Better Heart Healthcare In New Zealand
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:35 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
At Kia Manawanui Trust - The Heart of Aotearoa, we want to improve heart healthcare for those suffering from heart disease. Many New Zealanders are waiting far too long for the care they need, and we would love your help to change that. More >>
Health Experts Push For Change In Vital Lung Disease Test
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 9:35 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
About 615,000 people live with asthma (or 1 in 8 New Zealanders) and about 300,000 (or 15% of New Zealanders) live with COPD. More >>
Whooping Cough Outbreak Prompts Calls For Urgent Action
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Figures from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) show 187 cases reported in September, more than double the previous month’s total of 75. More >>
More Kiwis Suffer From Respiratory Disease Than Previously Thought, New Data Shows
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 2:35 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has released the 2023 Impact of Respiratory Disease in New Zealand report today which reveals 1 in 5 Kiwis are affected by a respiratory illness. The previous report, released in 2021, found that figure was ... More >>
Unchecked Rentals Threaten Health Of New Zealanders
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 10:07 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, which advocates for the 700,000 Kiwis living with respiratory disease, is urging the Government to implement an assessment requirement so tenants know their homes meet the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) ... More >>
Hit-and-run Victim First Kiwi To Run Across Australia And America
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A Wellington ultra-runner and hit-and-run survivor is believed to be the first Kiwi to run across Australia and America. Nick Ashill has just completed an almost 4000km run from Perth to Sydney to raise funds for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation ... More >>
Youth Want Tighter Vaping Controls
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:17 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
School children want vapes to be harder to buy, less prolific and more expensive. More >>
Asthma-related Hospitalisations Plummet, NZ Leads The World In Asthma Management
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 12:14 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma-related hospital admissions plummeted by almost 20 per cent during a four-year period, new findings show. More >>
Sick Children Among Those Honoured At Awards Night
Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:51 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The awards, hosted by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, were held in Wellington on Thursday evening to honour and celebrate the achievements of New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions. More >>
‘A Silent Killer’ - Call For Ban Of Unflued Gas Heaters
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 8:14 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Unflued gas heaters, commonly purchased due to their affordability and convenience, harbour poisonous gases that can cause serious lung problems and - in severe cases - death. More >>
Ban Vape Stores Near Schools, Not Just Cell Phones In Schools
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:14 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says feedback from students in the Foundation’s vaping educational workshops cite access as one of the biggest contributors to the uptake of vaping among youth. More >>
‘Another Nail In The Coffin’ - Vaping Study Shows Link To Heart Failure
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:08 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation believes the new research provides further evidence that vaping is harmful to your health. More >>
Vaping ‘Report Card’ For Government Reveals Average Grades
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:16 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As thousands of parents comb through their children’s Term 1 report cards, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has given the Government its very own. More >>
