Pan Pacific HIV conference 'eye-opening and inspirational'
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Posted in:
HIV
6th September 2008
HIV+ people, educators and support workers from around the Pacific gathered in Auckland last week to discuss the realities of HIV in this part of the world.
Book review: The Wisdom of Whores
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In her new book, journalist and epidemiologist Elizabeth Pisani writes about HIV/AIDS prevention in Third World sex work.
NZ is advocating human rights to fight HIV
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Posted in:
HIV
29th June 2008
Nations struggling against HIV epidemics are at least listening to New Zealand's advice, but will they follow through?
"Eliminate stigma and discrimination" - the Mallard speech
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Posted in:
HIV
29th June 2008
Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard's speech on human rights and HIV prevention, to the UN General Assembly on HIV/AIDS.
How strange life gets
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"He asked me if I was OK. I said 'I'm fine thanks'. There was a slight sort of pause, then I said, 'Well, apart from the AIDS thingy'."
Robin Isaacs Pt2: New drugs and HIV explained
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Posted in:
HIV
18th May 2008
New drugs are emerging to fight HIV, but why is the virus which infects one more NZer - mostly gay and bi men - every 4 to 5 days, so hard to get rid of?
Robin Isaacs Pt1: Searching for HIV treatments
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Posted in:
HIV
16th May 2008
In the USA, a kiwi doctor's experiences of the early HIV epidemic in Auckland underpins his commitment to finding better drugs.
"Never forget": Maryan Street MP marks Candlelight 2008
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"I think our greatest current concern is our own complacency. Honouring those who have died surely must involve learning from their experiences?"
Candlelight: A remembrance, and a celebration
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This Sunday across New Zealand and around the world, communities will meet to remember and celebrate the lives of those lost to HIV/AIDS.
Editorial: Thanks for two jobs well done
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Posted in:
HIV
9th April 2008
The departure of reporter and comms professional Chris Banks is a sad loss to our glbt communities, which need more people with his passion and skills.
A new home for Wellington’s Awhina Centre
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Posted in:
HIV
18th March 2008
"We decided on this space because it had an appealing quality. It's freshly painted and designed just for us."
Inside the new Burnett Centre
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Posted in:
HIV
8th March 2008
New and improved! GayNZ.com was invited to preview Auckland's relocated HIV testing and support centre.
Rhys, a young Kiwi with HIV
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"I've been open and honest about it. Most of the people I've spoken to have been really good. They realise that I'm still the person I always was."
Peter Taylor: Looking for solutions
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Posted in:
HIV
19th November 2007
This high-profile gay AKL personality who's been living with the virus for over two decades is undeniably passionate about HIV.
Hamish Allardice: "A good listener, an active member"
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Posted in:
HIV
14th November 2007
Hamish Allardice feels he can make a contribution to the NZ AIDFS Foundation by being elected to its Board.