The Canterbury Respiratory Relief Society celebrated it’s 30 year anniversary with a lunch at the Cashmere Club last month.

In an attempt to keep people well in their homes this winter, some Canterbury general practices have been trialling a new winter wellness initiative.

Ever wondered what happens between handing in your script at the pharmacy counter and receiving your medicines? Read on to find out.

Tuli was about 15 when he first got pneumonia in his home country of Samoa. He went on to have numerous lung infections and developed COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and bronchiectasis, which can be a result of ongoing infections such as pneumonia.

First puff by 9 and smoking full-time by high school. But becoming a first time mum meant it wasn't just about Amy's health any longer.

People leaving prison in Canterbury will benefit from improved support to navigate and access health and social supports thanks to collaboration between Health, Corrections and the social service sector.

Change has been a constant companion for Coral in recent times. The Lincoln resident is adapting to life without her husband of 60 years and a daughter who passed away last December.

Social connectedness is “totally paramount” to improve the health and wellbeing of our Maori whanau - that's the take away message from the first ever marae-based pulmonary rehab course.