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Crush death triggers on-farm traffic alert
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 14 February 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on farmers to consider how vehicles move inside their barns and sheds, following a sentencing for an horrific...
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Blue Cross Survey: 74% of Young People Travel for Unique and Exciting Experiences One-third Lack Protection Awareness
Source: Media Outreach Preference for Spontaneous Travel, Grabbing Cheap Flights and Travelling on a Whim HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific)...
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Two-Thirds of Employees in The Philippines are Considering Changing Employers in 2025, Aon Study Finds
Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released results from its 2025...
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Speech for the opening of Wakefield Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government AcknowledgementsGood afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here.It’s a pleasure to join you here today to officially open this beautiful facility at Wakefield Hospital.I’d like to...
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Wānaka McDonald’s saga exposes bureaucratic barriers
Source: ACT Party Responding to news that the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wānaka has been declined, ACT Environment spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: “A legitimate business has been blocked from...
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Auckland Council’s intern adventures in Healthy Waters end
Source: Auckland Council In December last year, 50 ambitious, wide-eyed twenty-somethings strode into Auckland Council, each wearing an outfit meticulously chosen to scream “hire me!” (or at least whisper it...
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UM Scholars Make Scientific Discoveries with Global Impact
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media Outreach Newswire – 13 February 2025 – The University of Macau (UM) has strengthened its position as a leading research institution through multiple...
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The Risk of Adverse Events Associated with Mesh and Non-Mesh Repair of Groin Hernias: A literature review
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Summary In light of the pause on use of mesh in urogynaecology procedures in New Zealand in 2023, and the hernia mesh report in...
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PSA takes urgent legal action to stop damaging cuts to jobs & services at Health NZ
Source: PSA – Files three legal actions with Employment Relations Authority – Seeks orders to stop Govt sacking thousands of health workers The PSA has filed legal proceedings to stop the gutting of...
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Universities – $1.4m for research on childhood wheeze – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) An HRC grant of $1.4m will support research into a promising new oral medicine for childhood wheeze. A Health Research Council grant of $1.4m will...
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IOI Group Embraces Innovation with CyCraft Technology’s AI-Powered Attack Surface Management
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – CyCraft Technology, a leading AI-powered cybersecurity company, proudly announces its collaboration with Malaysia’s IOI Group to...
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Universities – Do public health measures really make us happier? – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Do policies aimed at making people healthier also make them happier? And to what extent do they infringe on personal autonomy are questions central to...
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Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai Set to Open its Doors this March
Source: Media Outreach Experience Sakai’s vibrancy at Japan’s First Dorsett Hotel overlooking the stunning Sakai harbour OSAKA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – Following the success...
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Fisheries consultation must put sustainability before profit
Source: Green Party The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to prioritise long-term prosperity of our oceans in its consultation on the Fisheries Act. “Our oceans are in...
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Pharmac funding decision will increase medicines access
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund medicines for a further five health conditions,...
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Environment – Climate and public health the winners as big waste incineration proposal fails – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace welcomes news that a land-use agreement in Glenavy has lapsed and will not be renewed, which means a proposed $350 million waste to energy incinerator cannot be built...
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Rising Costs and Coverage Gaps: The Diverging Medical Insurance Landscapes in Hong Kong and Singapore
Source: Media Outreach As Hong Kong witnesses a burgeoning interest in health insurance, Singapore grapples with the challenges of rising medical costs and financial risk management. Budget Priorities: Respondents in...
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Hong Kong Study: Hypnosis Shows Promise for Stress Relief in Just 21 Minutes
Source: Media Outreach Research Challenges Hypnosis Misconceptions, Explores its Effectiveness for Stress in Fast-Paced Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – According to...
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Health and Fitness – Postie Bike Challenge – from delivering mail to delivering a vital message for kiwi males – Prostate Foundation
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation It takes a special kind of human to load up a small motorbike, with a top speed of 80 km/hr, and head off from one end of...
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Social Issues – Disability support services consultation underway – from Invercargill to Whangarei
Source: Ministry of Social Development People in the disability community are invited to have their say in a six-week consultation that begins this week and runs until 24 March 2025. Disability...
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Universities – Covid strategies ‘fell short’ for Pacific people, research finds – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Research on the impacts of Covid-19 highlights high death rates among Pacific people in Aotearoa and the need to provide better support in the future....
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Spaghetti Government
Source: ACT Party The Haps The country turned 185 on Thursday, but not everyone wanted to celebrate and debate. David Seymour’s address is here. They turned their backs and took his microphone,...
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Artyzen Hospitality Group Expands to Xi’an with New Luxury Lifestyle Hotel
Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Artyzen Hospitality Group (AHG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (HKSE: 242) today...
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Release: Health system will suffer from ‘let it fail’ strategy
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cutting of digital staff in our health system will put patients at risk and leave hospitals vulnerable to cyber-attack. Feedback from Health New Zealand...
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Nursery supercharges Rakitata restoration
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 10 February 2025 Arowhenua Native Nursey was developed in 2021. Since then, staff have raised and planted more than 600,000 plants, all eco-sourced and native to...
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Aotearoa Clinical Trials Expands to New Site in Botany, East Auckland, Strengthening Community Access to Clinical Trials
Source: Aotearoa Clinical Trials Auckland, New Zealand – February 10, 2025 – Aotearoa Clinical Trials is pleased to announce the opening of a new, third site in Botany, East Auckland, expanding...
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PSA seeks Privacy Commissioner investigation into reckless cuts at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora
Source: PSA Patient information at risk of privacy breach from deep cuts to IT staff The PSA is asking the Privacy Commissioner to urgently investigate Health NZ’s plan to decimate its...