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Collapsed scaffolding had basic safety flaws
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 September 2025 Details of a dramatic scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed for the first time by WorkSafe New Zealand, as...
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Aon Study Highlights Strategic Wellbeing Imperatives for Chinese Insurers to Build Capability and Address Medical Inflation Costs
Source: Media Outreach Only one-third of insurers in China provide mental health services, despite rising demand Fifty percent of insurers see personalisation as key to the success of health and...
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Statement on FRB/asbestos
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 3 September 2025 On 30 June 2025, WorkSafe was notified of a potential health risk involving imported materials, which may contain asbestos, used in the production...
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Health and Employment – Te Whatu Ora sorry for evading safe staffing data contradicting its claims
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora has today apologised to NZNO for acting “unreasonably” over the release of safe staffing data which contradicts its claims hospitals aren’t short-staffed. Tōpūtanga...
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Natural health sector welcomes commitment to unlock dietary supplement exports
Source: Natural Health Products NZ Natural Health Products NZ has welcomed the Government’s decision to slash red tape for food exporters and is encouraged that dietary supplements have been identified as...
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New investment for eating disorder services
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched New Zealand’s refreshed strategic approach to eating disorders, bringing a significant funding boost and valuable updates for Kiwis for...
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New Zealand Eating Issues and Eating Disorders Strategy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 3 September 2025 The Eating Issues and Eating Disorders Strategy moves New Zealand towards a full continuum of treatment and support, including...
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Citi Raises Fosun International’s Target Price to HK$6.5 and Reiterates “Buy” Rating
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 – On 29 August, Fosun International held its 2025 interim results presentation, during which management delivered...
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Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2025 Tackles Escalating Scam Threats In Southeast Asia With Cross-border Collaboration And Technology-Driven Solutions
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 – At the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia 2025 today, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State...
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Fifty-three percent of Malaysian Employees Aged 30-34 may Switch Jobs in the Next Year: Aon
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 –Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released insights from its 2025...
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Further arrests made in relation to murder of Zain Taikato Fox
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson: A further four people have been charged in relation to the murder of a Rotorua man earlier this year. Zain...
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International visitor numbers and spend on the rise
Source: New Zealand Government Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism and Hospitality...
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Agenda for September 2025 Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its half-day meeting in September 2025. Matters arising Atezolizumab for the treatment of lung...
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Agenda for October 2025 Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its half-day meeting in October 2025. Applications CTAC will discuss three applications for different treatments...
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First Crisis Recovery Café Opens in Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today opened Whanganui’s new Crisis Recovery Café at Aunty’s Café, the first of six cafés being rolled out by the Government...
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NZ Initiative’s simplistic approach would weaken public services – PSA
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has criticised a new report calling for a sweeping reduction in the number of government agencies, saying it takes a...
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Business closures now a daily news story – renewed calls for urgent local support
Source: Buy NZ Made Business closures are fast becoming a daily news story in New Zealand, with new data showing a sharp 26% rise in company liquidations across key industries. Buy...
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Business Acquisitions – Fusion5 acquires APAC Shopify partner
Source: FUSION5 1 September, 2025, Auckland, New Zealand. Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has announced the acquisition of Pocket Square, a New Zealand Shopify Premier Partner. Formed in 2014, Pocket Square is...
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NZNO union strike to disrupt more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands of New Zealanders who are already waiting too long for care will now wait even longer because the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union has...
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Quality HealthCare Opens New Flagship Clinic in Prince’s Building
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) has opened its new flagship clinic on the 6th floor...
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Health and Employment – Rallies, marches, blood banks, food drives among patient safety strike activities – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora health workers will be out in the community as they down tools for two days of strikes this week over patient safety. More...
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AIA Singapore engages Singapore Airlines Academy to redefine customer experience excellence and future-proof all its staff
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced that it has engaged Singapore Airlines Academy, the training...
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Pharmac confirms continued access to Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine
Source: PHARMAC 1 September 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac has secured a new supply agreement with Pfizer to continue funding the Comirnaty brand of COVID-19 vaccine. This means Comirnaty...
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PSA condemns Pharmac move to dismantle Te Tiriti policy and Māori protections
Source: PSA The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi opposes Pharmac’s in-principle decision to remove its Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy, saying it would be a clear breach of...
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Health and Law – Vaping law breaches fuel Foundation’s training rollout
Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Just two weeks into the new vaping laws, 125 complaints poured in – and dozens of retailers were caught breaking the rules. Information released to...
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Health and Employment – Battle for patient safety continues with more nurses strikes – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Patient safety remains an absolute priority for Te Whatu Ora health workers who will strike for two days this week to have safe staffing levels enforced,...
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Universities – Claims on baby food over-egg the pudding – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows. From images of fruit...