Jackie Edmond
Family Planning clinics struggling due to lack of nurses
Family Planning clinics are emptying and it's not due to a lack of need, but a lack of nurses.
A twenty five per cent pay parity difference between primary sector nurses and sexual health-specialised… Audio
Abortion services can be improved - Family Planning
The Ministry of Health is seeking to award contracts to providers who can improve abortion services. Last year, abortion was decriminalised and the administration changed hands from the Ministry of… Audio
Let's talk about sex: Why teens' contraceptive use is dropping
A survey of 7,500 Kiwi teens has found their sexual activity has dropped - but so too has the use of condoms and other forms of contraception. Audio
Some family doctors refuse to prescribe contraception - survey
Some family doctors are refusing to provide contraception to women on the grounds that they are morally or personally opposed to it. That's among the findings of a new survey released today by Family… Audio
Abortion: 'Validating' move from crime to health - supporters
The government wants abortion removed from the Crimes Act and made available as of right in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
After that a doctor would need to decide whether an abortion was… Audio
Bill introduced to remove abortion from Crimes Act
After months of stalling and negotiation, the government has introduced a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act and instead treat it as a health issue. Audio
Family Planning CEO discusses abortion law reform
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament yesterday calling for the country's abortion laws to be overhauled and removed from the Crimes Act.
New abortion laws are currently being considered by senior… Audio
How useful is sex education in schools?
A new survey by Family Planning has found young people feel they aren't being taught enough about sex and sexuality in the classroom, and top up their learning on-line Audio
Contraceptive pill for men closer
U.S researchers are closer than ever to developing an effective daily contraceptive pill for men. Clinical trials were successful in suppressing three hormones which are all needed for developing… Audio
Vanuatu Church supports stricter penalties for baby-killing mums
A Vanuatu pastor is supporting calls for harsher penalties for women who kill their babies after birth, but says the fathers also need to be held accountable. Audio
Conservatives reject birth control for beneficiary
The government's plan to pay for beneficiaries to get long term contraceptives has elicited strong opinions both for and against the government proposal. Audio
Family Planning on Government's welfare changes
More now on the new subsidy for women on a benefit, and their teenage daughters, who want to have IUDs or implants fitted. Audio
Young men blamed for NZ's soaring chlamydia rate
The attitude of young men is being highlighted as one of the main reasons New Zealand has such high rates of the sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia. Audio
Sex education for pre-teens
Sex education is now being offered to schools for children as young as nine. Audio
Abortion Law Ruling
A lobby group says the law around abortion is a farce and needs updating. Audio
Emergency Contraceptive May Be Free at Auckland Pharmacies
Family Planning's Cheif Executive Jackie Edmond comments. Audio