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Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Health NZ (HNZ) says staff have been caught using free AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to write clinical notes, a move it says could...
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When is location sharing a red flag in relationships?
Source: Radio New Zealand Between phones, watches and other smart devices, we’re never far from reach for our family, friends and partners. There are also apps and location services that...
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Over 100 kākāpō chicks hatch in record-breaking breeding season
Source: Radio New Zealand Kākāpō chicks Tīwhiri-A3 & Tīwhiri-A4 in the nest with their mother, March 2026. Maddy Whittaker / DOC Follow Kākāpō Files on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever...
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Prison ‘an unsuitable place’ for Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who died by suicide – coroner
Source: Radio New Zealand Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame. KAI SCHWOERER / POOL Corrections failed to properly monitor a man with ADHD and addiction problems who died by suicide in Christchurch Men’s...
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ASMALLWORLD Introduces New Marriott Bonvoy® Benefit for Members
Source: Media Outreach ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 25 March 2026 – ASMALLWORLD expands its offering with a new Marriott Bonvoy reward expanding its curated portfolio of premium travel...
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Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ’s urban roads?
Source: Radio New Zealand The big rise in sales of bigger vehicles has been in urban areas in recent years. File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More needs to be...
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Dozens of modern medicines languish on Pharmac’s drug wish list. for years
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand has seen 30 years of underinvestment in the medicines budget, says Medicines NZ. File photo. 123RF More than four million New Zealanders are missing...
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Pike River Mine victims’ families fear proposed health and safety law changes risk another tragedy
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne outside Parliament in 2025. RNZ / Anneke Smith Families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster fear the...
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Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling remembered as ‘amazing’ and ‘radiant’ after bowel cancer death
Source: Radio New Zealand Mel Schilling emerged as one of Australia’s most recognisable relationship experts on Australian (and New Zealand) television. On Tuesday, she died of bowel cancer at the...
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A F Thomas Park: Future recreational use announced by local board
Source: Auckland Council The future parks and recreation outcomes for inclusion in A F Thomas Park in Wairau Valley have been decided. Today, the Kaipātiki Local Board voted for space...
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Thousands more Kiwis now eligible for bowel screening
Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more New Zealanders are now able to access bowel screening earlier, with the starting age being lowered from 60 to 58 across the central and...
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Health Governance – Progress on government’s mental health targets is positive, but challenges remain for young people
Source: Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Following the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is...
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National diabetes action plan launched
Source: New Zealand Government The National Diabetes Roadmap has today been launched to improve care, strengthen prevention, and support better health outcomes for the hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders...
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Man arrested after fleeing police, crashing and barricading himself in car
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said officers saw live ammunition in the drivers lap after they crashed. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man with two handguns and a large amount...
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More recruitment leading to shorter wait times for mental health patients, govt says
Source: Radio New Zealand Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said 514 new mental health and addiction professionals trained over the past year. RNZ / Mark Papalii More mental health and...
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Mental health workforce target exceeded
Source: New Zealand Government The frontline mental health and addiction workforce has grown, with the latest target data showing the Government’s workforce target has been exceeded, giving more New Zealanders...
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Man faces court after fleeing Police
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Grant Tetzlaff, Acting Auckland City District Commander: A 30-year-old man is facing serious charges after he fled from Police and drove dangerously...
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Artificial intelligence could soon be used to help screen for breast cancer
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Artificial intelligence could soon be used to screen for breast cancer in the public system. Experts say using AI as a second set of eyes...
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Father’s meningitis plea after daughter’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of meningitis in 2014, at 16 years old. Mike Clare /...
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Government announces new diabetes roadmap but keeps details secret, for now
Source: Radio New Zealand Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming. RNZ / Felix Walton A new diabetes roadmap hopes to slow the disease’s progression and decrease the number of amputations. The government’s...
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John Beckenridge killed himself and stepson in 2015, coroner rules
Source: Radio New Zealand John Beckenridge, left, and Mike Zhou-Beckenridge. SUPPLIED John Beckenridge killed himself and his 11-year-old stepson in a vengeful act against his estranged wife, a coroner has...
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2026 Wealth for Good in HK Summit concludes, showcasing city’s appeal as global family-office hub
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit concluded today...
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Taiwan’s MedTech Ecosystem Attracts Global Interest Ahead of Medical Taiwan 2026
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate digital transformation, international buyers and healthcare providers are increasingly seeking reliable...
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Mannings Introduces City-Wide Immersive Wellness Pop-Up “Mannings BoostUP – Your Wellness & Beauty Fiesta” Debuts This April in West Kowloon Cultural District
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – In a fast‑paced city where pressure and information overload are part of daily life, the...
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Brooke van Velden resignation is a chance for U-turn
Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on the Government to pause harmful employment legislation in light of Brooke van Velden’s resignation. “Brooke van Velden’s legacy...
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European Union Pavilion Showcasing Excellence of EU Food and Beverages at FHA 2026
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – The European Union (EU) announces its participation as Region of Honour with dedicated Pavilions at FHA-Food &...
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Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore Join Forces to Expand Accessibility of Takaful for Customers
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singaporeand AIA Singapore today announced a strategic distribution partnership to broaden access to Shariah-compliant, values-based...