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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...
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Govt. response fails home support workers facing fuel crisis – must do better – PSA
Source: PSA Time to raise mileage allowance for first time in four years The Government’s decision to increase income support for low paid workers will not go far enough for 23,000...
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NZNO apologises for abuses in state care
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO apologises sincerely and unreservedly for the involvement of nurses in historic abuses in state care. The apology was made in...
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First kaupapa Māori centre for those living with dementia to open in Waikato
Source: Radio New Zealand The kaumātua involved in the kaupapa at Te Whare Mahara on 21 Ridout Street, Maeroa, Hamilton. Supplied The first kaupapa Māori centre for those living with...
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Health targets delivering for New Zealanders
Source: New Zealand Government Clear improvements are being delivered across all five Government health targets, with the quarterly results for October to December 2025 showing year‑on‑year gains and more Kiwis...
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DFI Reinforces Commitment to People, Products and Planet in 2025 Sustainability Disclosure
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group) is pleased to announce its 2025 Sustainability Disclosure,...
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Updated information about Pharmac’s priority lists
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Prioritisation Update provides the latest information about applications for medicines, vaccines, and related products that we’ve assessed for funding. Proactively releasing this information is part of our...
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Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores advice from colleague
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / RNZ composite A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation....
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Politics and Health – ACT should leave nursing to professionals and medical evidence – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The ACT Party should leave nursing to the professionals and medical evidence, NZNO says. Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says ACT MP...
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Health – New partnership targets long-term GP workforce sustainability through international recruitment
Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) have announced a partnership focused on increasing...
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Social media uses negativity to steal our attention – how to reclaim it
Source: Radio New Zealand Thanks to the widespread accessibility of the internet, many of us have front-row seats to suffering and death across the globe for the first time in...