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Health – Next steps for mental health law will be crucial
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Next steps for mental health law will be crucial The final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July...
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Education – Children aren’t small adults: New training to bridge the gap in New Zealand child healthcare
Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury A new nationally recognised qualification is launching later this month to ensure New Zealand’s primary health professionals, from osteopaths to nurses, are better equipped to treat...
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Ombudsman – Serious failures at adult intellectual disability inpatient ward in Dunedin highlight need for strengthened commitment from health agencies
Source: Office of the Ombudsman The Chief Ombudsman says the serious issues identified at Wakari Hospital’s Ward 10A highlight the urgent need for agencies to show greater commitment to the safety...
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Health Sector – ThePHO launches as New Zealand’s second-largest primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) says the official launch of thePHO on 1 July is a significant milestone for primary healthcare in New...
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Save the Children – Health risks for children skyrocket one week after Venezuela earthquakes
Source: Save the Children Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation,...
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Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong Enhances VHIS Flexi Plan (Superior) with Expanded Regional Medical Coverage and Recovery Support
Source: Media Outreach Delivering greater flexibility in accessing care across locations, with enhanced support from treatment through recovery HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 –...
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Dr Savitha Dharan Takes the Helm as CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
Source: Media Outreach Appointment reinforces the hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence, strategic growth and delivering exceptional patient care. KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 July 2026 –...
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TrueHealth Medical lands on HKEX as the first Hong Kong-listed percutaneous surgical robotics player, with a 216.96% debut rally
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 2 July 2026 – On June 30, 2026, Guangdong TrueHealth Medical Technology Development Co., Limited (referred to as “TrueHealth Medical”...
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Appointments – The Co-operative Bank elects new director and reports annual results at AGM
Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has reported its FY26 annual results and announced at its AGM last night that customer-shareholders had elected experienced financial services executive Nick Astwick to...
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Advocacy – ACT party leader David Seymour’s “crocodile tears” for hypothetical children at protest in Wellington toy shop
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 1 July 2026 – PSNA is accusing ACT Party leader David Seymour of crying “crocodile tears” for children who may have been present at a...
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Samsung Brings Back Solve for Tomorrow 2026 to Spark Youth-led Innovation and Drive Social Change
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 July 2026 – Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, the highly-anticipated youth innovation competition, is back for its 10th edition in...
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Health NZ withdraws botched restructure impacting frontline hospital services – PSA
Source: PSA Health New Zealand has been forced to withdraw a dangerous restructure of frontline health roles across the Midland / Te Manawa Taki district after the PSA and other unions...
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BusinessNZ – Health and safety reforms put the focus where it belongs
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, saying the changes will help create a clearer, more practical system while maintaining every employer’s responsibility...
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Legislation – Business Canterbury welcomes changes to health and safety legislation
Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill today, which closes out one of the three key legislative changes the government...
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Health and Education – Substandard school lunches: ‘Our tamariki deserve better’
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A damning Audit Office report on the Healthy School Lunches Programme is in line with research by experts from Health Coalition Aotearoa. The report delivered to Parliament...
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NZNO says Independent inquiry into death at Waikato ED needed
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora’s inability to answer basic questions about staffing levels shows an independent inquiry into the tragic death of a patient in the Waikato emergency...
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Legislation – Time to scrap the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management is calling all political parties to end the farce by agreeing to consign the unethical and unworkable...
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Sri Lanka Bar Smoke & Bitters Honoured With Coveted Michter’s Art Of Hospitality Award As Part Of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026
Source: Media Outreach The acclaimed island bar becomes the first Sri Lankan venue to receive this prestigious hospitality award LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026...
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Health Sector – ‘Our kids deserve better’ than current school lunches, says HCA
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa A report from the Auditor General adds ballast to Health Coalition Aotearoa’s call for a properly resourced and permanently funded, through Vote Education, free school lunch programme....
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PSA statement on death at Waikato Hospital ED
Source: PSA No-one should be waiting nine hours or even longer at any Emergency Department in this country, the PSA says in the wake of reports of a person dying at...
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Post-Pandemic Health Upgrade Drives Global Brands to Southeast Asia: High-Purity Omega-3 Leader WHC Selects Singapore as Strategic First Hub
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – WHC, the Belgium-based premium Omega-3 brand, today officially announced the launch of its flagship fish oil supplement,...
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Transport industry award winners honoured at Parliament
Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Seven exceptional contributions to Aotearoa’s road freight sector were honoured at Transporting Zealand’s industry awards ceremony in the capital on Friday night. An independent...
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Health Professionals – Health NZ offer of “haphazard service” not good enough
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists A “haphazard service” is all Health New Zealand can promise patients with chronic bowel conditions in Palmerston North, where the gastroenterology service has collapsed. The...
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FastMed HK Welcomes Greater Bay Area Visitors to Access Doctor Assessment and Prescription Dispensing Services in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 June 2026 – FastMed HK, a Hong Kong online dispensing platform, has announced its continued focus on supporting...
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Kiwi Skincare Start-Up Eyes Multi-Million Dollar Export Expansion After Viral US Review
Source: Impact PR for Healthy Skin Lab A New Zealand skincare start-up is set for a multi-million dollar export expansion after one of its products was named the “holy grail”...
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Kai Tak Sports Park Claims Top Honour
Source: Media Outreach Quality Building Award 2026 Winners Announced with Strong GBA and International Participation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – The winners of...
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Construction Management Awards 2026 – Now open for nomination Introduction of the Inaugural “Excellent Construction Safety Culture Award” Guides the Construction Industry Toward a New Milestone in Safety
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM / the Institute), the biennial...