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Figures show good news for rural GPs and their patients, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister, Damien O'Connor.

From January 1 next year, people right around the country will have more help with access to specialist health care, says Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes mayors and local government representatives from around New Zealand to a rural health workshop in Wellington.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the announcement of a new national body for medical students interested in rural health careers.

Thousands more rural New Zealanders will be eligible for assistance when accessing specialist health services, following the announcement of the government's new national travel and accommodation policy, worth $36m annually.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the results of a new survey showing overwhelming public support for new smokefree laws.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor to meet with local health providers in the Bay of Plenty/Taupo and attend a Federated Farmers meeting in Rotorua.

The government is looking at options for a review of the voluntary regime that regulates alcohol advertising.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor congratulates the makers of the It’s Not A Game documentary, which screened last night in the Documentary NZ slot.

Parliamentary rugby team co-captain Damien O’Connor says his team's already putting together a rigorous training schedule in preparation for the 2006 World Golden Oldies Festival of Rugby.

The government releases a major plan to reduce the harmful effects of gambling on individuals, families and communities.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor says an all day Rural Health Forum held in Wellington was a great success.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor rubbishes claims of growing discontent with the new smokefree law.

Associate Health Minister and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor announces provisional approval for $9.24m worth of subsidies under the government's Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes a new smokefree era for New Zealand.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor hosts a meeting to outline a major campaign tackling our risky drinking culture.

As restaurants, bars and workplaces prepare to go smokefree on December 10, a major report has been released detailing further plans to tackle smoking harm in New Zealand.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor announces seven new scholarships to help rural nurses gain the highest level of clinical nursing expertise.

An annual funding boost of almost $11m will help rural areas retain GPs, nurses and other health workers

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today met with five overseas doctors here to provide locum support in rural communities.

Every vote in the upcoming District Health Board elections will impact their outcome, says Acting Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

Community support systems are put in place in Paritutu following the release of an interim report showing some residents there have had higher-than-normal exposure to dioxins.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor urges rural candidates to put their hands up for October's DHB elections.

A document discussing health warnings and other information on tobacco packaging is released for public comment.