News and media

RNZ
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20 Mar 2026

Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about concussion

Headway advisory board member, Professor Alice Theadom, joined Jesse Mulligan on RNZ’s Afternoons to talk all things concussion.

NZ Herald
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13 Mar 2026

Headway steps up to shut down “Run it Straight”

Headway was the first to call out the dangerous spectacle that was Run it Straight and campaign to shut the organised event down.

News
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13 Mar 2026

Study sheds light on how concussion can impact income

A study from AUT found even a mild brain injury could lead to losses of $25,000 within the first four years after injury.

RNZ
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13 Mar 2026

Navigating our healthcare systems is one of the greatest challenges for people with brain injury.

RNZ investigates challenges around complex brain injury and mental health cases. Headway speaks with RNZ about how we see complex cases like Kades falling between the cracks.

NZ Herald
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13 Mar 2026

Concussion is everyone’s responsibility

The recent incident where Tongan league international Eli Katoa experienced three concussions in one game, highlighted the need for everyone to be able to confidently recognise and respond to concussion.

News
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13 Mar 2026

Diary of A Head Injury — The Designers Institute of New Zealand

Diary of a Head Injury has taken out awards including the coveted Purple Pin at the Best Design Awards.

NZ Herald
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19 Feb 2026

Headway and AUT Op-ed: Sorry, There’s No Magic Concussion Scanner (Yet)

An op-ed with Headway CE Stacey Mowbray and AUT Professor of Brain Health Alice Theadom give advice about concussion protection.