HIV home testing trial on the horizon

HIV home testing trial on the horizon

Executive Director Shaun Robinson told TVNZ Breakfast this morning that NZAF is looking to pilot HIV home tests with on-line and phone support within 12 months. Following a British announcement that home testing rapid tests are now available in the UK, Shaun said although home testing is ‘a step in the right direction,’ it isn’t […]

Not knowing is not worth the risk

Not knowing is not worth the risk

New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) is set to promote its National HIV Testing Month in May 2015. This is a focussed effort over the entire month to encourage Kiwis to test for HIV & STIS, and to raise awareness of risk factors. Testing can be a daunting thought for many and which is why a […]

Name Suppression Continues in HIV Case

Name Suppression Continues in HIV Case

An Auckland man accused of infecting another man with HIV has applied for continued name suppression, supported by the police. The defendant appeared in the Auckland District Court this afternoon facing one count of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard and one of committing a criminal nuisance by doing an unlawful act. His lawyer […]