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National’s Shane Reti to retire from politics

· March 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Reti will retire at the election. RNZ / Mark Papalii Former National deputy leader Dr Shane Reti has announced he will retire at this year’s...

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COVID-19 Inquiry released

· March 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 has been released today, delivering an independent account of the pandemic response and its lasting...

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Wrong place for offender, right time for Police

· March 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police An alleged offender attempting to break into cars right under the noses of Police was caught in the act in Henderson early this morning. Waitematā West...

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Appointment of the Aged Care Commissioner

· March 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello has today announced Ms Erin James’ appointment as Aged Care Commissioner.  The Aged Care Commissioner sits within the Office of...

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Collaboration on medical device procurement

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac and Health New Zealand (Health NZ) are working towards a more streamlined and coordinated national approach to hospital medical device procurement. The Government announced changes to the...

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Funding medicines for people with high health needs

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including those with the highest health needs. This includes Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, women, and people...

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Obesity experts advise on new treatments

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC With high obesity rates in New Zealand and new medicines entering the market, public interest in weight‑loss treatments is understandably strong.  In June 2025 Medsafe approved semaglutide (Wegovy)...