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Patients continue to be prioritised
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he is proud of the Government’s commitment to increasing medicines access for New Zealanders, resulting in a big uptick in...
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Hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 14 January 2025 Source: Department of Conservation and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Without a serious turnaround, scientists predict hoiho could become locally extinct on the mainland...
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Cyanobacteria health warning lifted from Lakes Kainui and Hakanoa
Source: Waikato District Health Board The public health warning issued for Lake Kainui in December 2021, and Lake Hakanoa in August 2023 have been lifted today by National Public Health...
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Homicide investigation, Thames
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke: Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital...
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CoreNutrition Introduces Three Leading Korean Health Brands to Hong Kong: Tailored Solutions for Women’s Care, Weight Management, and Digestive Health
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – This autumn, CoreNutrition brought its exclusive health brands to Hong Kong, showcasing Korea’s innovation in...
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RedRay MGA Pte Ltd – the first exclusive Healthcare MGA in Asia
Source: Media Outreach Everest International Reinsurance Limited (Singapore Branch) appoints RedRay to quote and bind policies for healthcare sector SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – RedRay...
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Proposed changes to the import health standard for importing cats and dogs
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 13 January to 13 March 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Cat and...
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Warning after drugs taken from air ambulance
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri...
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Strong biosecurity more important than ever
Source: New Zealand Government Events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to New Zealand. Our staff at the border are increasingly vigilant after German authorities...
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Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know
Source: Auckland Council Locals and visitors may see slimy algae – usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer. This...
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Release: Labour mourns passing of Dame Tariana Turia
Source: New Zealand Labour Party Ka kohukohu te awa o Whanganui!Ka tau te kākahu taratara ki runga I te maunga o Whānau Ora!Ka tangi hotuhotu tō iwi Māori! The Labour...
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Results of the IX Digital Asset Industry Classification System (“DAICS®”) 2024 2H Review
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 January 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2nd Half 2024 Review of the IX Digital Asset...
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Motorcyclist dies following crash in Palmerston North on 6 January
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash in Palmerston North on 6 January has passed away in hospital. The crash, involving a car and...
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First Responders – Whangārei vegetation fire update #2
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire in Whangārei at approximately 12.30pm this afternoon. Crews from both Whangārei and Onerahi responded, but the fire...
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First Responders – Whangārei vegetation fire update
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Evacuations are underway for a number of homes near a large vegetation fire south of Whangārei. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to...
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Fruit fly in Auckland – situation update 9 January 2025
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Significant work continues in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe, with no signs of any further Oriental fruit flies to date, says Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New...
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Over 340 young scientists from 49 countries converge at the 2025 Global Young Scientists Summit
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – More than 340 young scientists[1] will have a rare chance to engage with leading experts in science...
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Health – Licensing decision lauded for prohibiting buy now pay later schemes in bottle stores
Source: Alcohol Healthwatch A decision of the Auckland District Licensing Committee sends a strong message to alcohol retailers who engage in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in retail alcohol outlets. AfterPay is...
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Community Lunch, Chatham Islands
Source: New Zealand Governor General Kioranga Nau mai haere mai Welcome everyone to today’s lunch. Thank you for coming. We are so pleased to return some of the wonderful hospitality...
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Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max
Source: Auckland Council Northcote has always suffered from terrible stormwater flooding. It’s located in the historic trajectory of the Awataha Stream and the middle of an overland flow path. As...
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Zuellig Pharma acquires Propan from ADP Pharma Corporation in the Philippines
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, has announced that it has completed the acquisition...
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Tech – Samsung Expands ‘AI for All’ Vision at CES 2025 to Bring AI Everyday, Everywhere
Source: Samsung Company outlines refreshed strategy using Home AI to elevate user experiences at home and beyond AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Jan. 7, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today...
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Health – Foundation hails select committee support for prostate screening pilots
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation A prostate cancer screening programme which could save hundreds of lives a year has won conditional backing from an influential Parliamentary committee. In a report presented...
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Incident involving injured baby, Dargaville
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB: Police are currently investigating an incident involving an injured five-month-old baby. On Saturday 28...
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Confirmation of fatality, Gore
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can confirm that a three-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway at a residential address in Gore at...
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J.Lashes Celebrates 11 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Commitment to Lash Health
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – J.Lashes, an established name in eyelash care, will celebrate its 11th anniversary on 9 January 2025. Founded...
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Remembrance – “She bled for our people” – nurses pay tribute to Dame Tariana Turia
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) joins te ao Māori to mourn the loss of Dame Tariana Turia – a former...