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As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Source: Radio New Zealand As the final report on how New Zealand handled the Covid-19 pandemic is released, a ninth wave of the virus is hitting communities. RNZ / Marika...
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Outgoing MP Peeni Henare on being Māori, a politician, and why he’s walking away from the Labour Party
Source: Radio New Zealand Peeni Henare stands in Matangireia at Parliament. RNZ / Lillian Hanly Outgoing Labour MP Peeni Henare says he is ready to “see the back of this...
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Greenpeace calls for government to drastically cut legal limit of nitrates in drinking water
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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Nelipak Announces Opening of Asia-Pacific Technical Development Center
Source: Media Outreach New Singapore facility integrates flexible and rigid sterile barrier packaging systems development under one roof to simplify and accelerate package design and speed to market SINGAPORE –...
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Prudential Singapore launches protection plan to help families navigate their health gap years
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) announced the launch of PRUActive Life V, a comprehensive and customisable whole-of-life protection plan...
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‘He was dying right in front of my eyes’ – cancer patient’s last chance dash to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Tawhai Reti says being away from his children to get treatment in Australia has been “horrible”. Supplied A New Zealand blood cancer patient has been forced...
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‘We need to have a grown-up conversation about nitrate contmaination’, Greenpeace says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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Life Sciences Summit 2026
Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the opportunity to speak here at the Life Sciences Summit today. As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I see the contribution our...
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Under-35s buying less vapes could be result of tighter regulations
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Lester, director of Dot Loves Data said this trend was likely a consequence of tightening restrictions around marketing and flavours. 123rf Under-35s are spending less...
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Health – Aged Care Association Calls for Stronger Direct Communication in Pandemic Planning
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association is urging the Government to strengthen direct communication pathways between Ministers and essential service sectors as part of future pandemic preparedness planning. Chief Executive Tracey...
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Why you might want to clean your headphones
Source: Radio New Zealand Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study...
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Health and Politics – Government Acknowledges Aged Care Pressures But Families and Carers Still Carrying the Load
Source: Aged Care Association The Aged Care Association says today’s Government response to the Health Committee inquiry into aged care capacity recognises serious system pressures but leaves families and informal carers continuing to...
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Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine – experts
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest...
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Pharmac to fund life‑changing treatments for children with cystic fibrosis
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund new treatment options for people living with cystic fibrosis from 1 April 2026. The decision includes: widening access to Trikafta and Kalydeco for all people...
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Waipoua Forest embarks on bold Kauri Walks expansion to enhance visitor experience and protect trees
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 DOC Northern North Island Regional Director Sue Reed-Thomas says the renovation at Kauri Walks will allow improved access to the Four Sisters...
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Latest wave of Covid-19 driven by low vaccination rates, expert warns
Source: Radio New Zealand Covid-19 booster vaccination rates are dropping. (File photo) AFP The latest wave of Covid-19 is being driven by low vaccination rates, a health expert says. Latest...
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Queenstown-based tech entrepreneur Brian Cartmell donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Source: Radio New Zealand Political donations made in an election year must be declared within 20 days if they are more than $20,000. RNZ Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to...
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Northland rough sleepers face more than 800 day wait for home through Housing First
Source: Radio New Zealand Rough sleepers in New Plymouth, in Northland rough sleepers are typically waiting for more than 800 days for a home through Housing First. RNZ / Robin...
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Government seeks information from police on rescue helicopter deployment after complaints
Source: Radio New Zealand The government is seeking advice about how rescue helicopters are being deployed. Samuel Rillstone The government is seeking advice from police about how rescue helicopters are...
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Christchurch Hospital staffing ‘like moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic’, worker says
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Christchurch Hospital is working on ways to manage an expected influx of patients sick with winter illnesses like Covid-19 and the flu,...
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CK Life Sciences Establishes Sequencio Therapeutics to Advance Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines Development
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 0775)...
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Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Asia’s Key Trade Event for F&B
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong...
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Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong Launches Health Moves Community Initiatives in Third Year of HYROX Partnership
Source: Media Outreach New programs aim to boost active living and community engagement across Hong Kong ahead of Cigna Healthcare HYROX Hong Kong 2026 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach...
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Lessons from the Covid-19 response inquiry
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern and former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins heading to a post-Cabinet conference. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Royal Commission of...
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MCKL Students Organise Mega Sports Carnival ’26 to Support MND Malaysia
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – A group of A-Level students from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) will be hosting the...
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Warning for employers skimping on sick leave as Covid wave hits
Source: Radio New Zealand Collective immunity to Covid-19 is waning. AFP Under-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules. There...
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‘A little short of a disaster’: Little Penguins mauled by dogs at Piha
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Council says dog owners must be aware of the rules and read the signs at West Coast beaches to keep Kororā safe. RNZ/Jessica Hopkins Lying...