Lance O'sullivan
Coronavirus: Communities cry out for policing help
The government is confident police are well-resourced to crack down on people breaking the lockdown rules, but some communities say it's still not enough. An East Coast group operating its own safety… Audio
Dr Lance O'Sullivan developing new ways of tackling Covid-19
Drive-through coronavirus testing centres have been set up in the UK and South Korea - and there are calls for something similar to happen here. Dr Lance O'Sullivan has been developing what he calls… Audio
Police complaint made over missing marae funds
A leadership stoush at a marae in the heart of Auckland reached breaking point today, with former New Zealander of the year Lance O'Sullivan accused of bullying the longstanding board out of their… Video, Audio
Qualifying for Melbourne Cup harder for NZ horses
The New Zealand jockey-turned-trainer Lance O'Sullivan says qualifying for the Melbourne Cup will become increasingly difficult for New Zealand horses in the future. There are two New Zealand bred… Audio
Lance O'Sullivan talks to all parties in bid for Parliament
Prominent Northland doctor and former New Zealander of the year Lance O'Sullivan says he's canvassing a range of political parties in a bid to become a government MP in 2020. Following speculation he… Audio
Peters' all-weather racing track announcement light on detail
A former top jockey says the Racing Minister Winston Peters' plans to build an all-weather racing track will be great for the industry. Mr Peters made the pledge at the Karaka Horse sales yesterday… Audio
Virtual medical clinic gets funding boost
A virtual medical clinic model helping to provide health services to people in isolated areas is to set receive $1.4 million in funding.
Govt needs to ban pokies in poor areas - Lance O'Sullivan
Doctor Lance O'Sullivan, who was named New Zealander of the Year in 2014, says pokie machines are one preventable cause of poverty in his Northland community, and is calling for them to be banned. Video, Audio
Northland GP Lance O'Sullivan backs two-for-one Mana vote
The outspoken Northland doctor Lance O'Sullivan is backing Mana's two-for-one campaign for the Te Tai Tokerau electorate. Mana leader Hone Harawira is trying to win back the seat he lost to Labour's… Audio
Opponents and proponents of vaccination debate
The Health Minister, Autism NZ and NZ Medical Association back Dr Lance O'Sullivan, who stormed on stage of controversial film "Vaxxed" in Kaitaia on Monday night. Video, Audio
NZ immunologist likens anti-vaccination movement to terrorism
Dr John Fraser, the Dean of Auckland University's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, has likened the anti-vaccination movement to terrorism. Audio
Lance O'Sullivan lashes out at anti-vaccination film
Kaitaia doctor Lance O'Sullivan has launched a passionate attack on the controversial film Vaxxed - from Cover-Up to Catastrophe. He told John Campbell why he publicly attacked the film. Video, Audio
'Incredible potential' for telemedicine project
A company headed by Kaitaia GP Lance O'Sullivan wants to expand its pioneering service beyond Northland - and possibly beyond New Zealand. Audio
Playing Favourites with Lance O'Sullivan
GP based in Kaitaia, Northland, and author of new memoir The Good Doctor, whose work in healthcare delivery has seen him acknowledged as a Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader, Public Health Association… Audio
New board members elected for Ak school with bullying concerns
An outspoken children's health campaigner has regained confidence in the management of an Auckland school after raising concerns it wasn't properly dealing with allegations of bullying. Audio
Lance O'Sullivan steps in to fix Auckland school
An outspoken children's health campaigner has ousted the chair of an Auckland school and is stepping up to fix what he describes as serious safety issues. Audio
Rheumatic Fever Vaccination - Dr Lance O'Sullivan
A new vaccine to combat disease caused by rheumatic fever may soon become a reality. It has the potential to save hundreds of thousands of deaths from preventable heart disease, throughout the world… Audio
Horse racing industry under pressure
Andrew McRae explores the horse racing industry and what it needs to survive Video, Audio
Doctors visits and prescriptions to be free for under 13's
The current New Zealander of the Year, Kaitaia GP Lance O'Sullivan, set up a low-cost health clinic, Te Kohanga Whakaora (The Nest of Wellness), which offers flexible forms of payment and walk-in… Audio
Free clinics opening in bid to reduce rheumatic fever
The government is launching free drop-in clinics for children with sore throats in a bid to reduce rheumatic fever rates. Audio