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Speech to second Pacific Stakeholder Fono
Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa, and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Thank you for the opportunity to gather for this important fono. I want to begin by...
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Amnesty International Update – Urgent call to protect civilians and respect international law amid escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United States-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent wave of Iranian...
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Lifestyle – ExerciseNZ CEO Slams Removal of Physical Activity Benefit by Southern Cross!
Source: Exercise NZ “Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful things a person can do to improve their long-term health and wellbeing. In terms of increasing life expectancy,...
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Pay Equity – Go Purple for Pay Equity this Friday – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nurses, midwives and health care assistants throughout Aotearoa New Zealand will wear purple on Friday to show their support for Pay Equity – and urge all...
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Amnesty International – Urgent call to protect civilians and respect international law amid escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand Amid rapid expansion of regional hostilities across the Middle East following the ongoing joint United States-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent wave of Iranian...
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Pest eradication on Kawau Island resumes
Source: Auckland Council After taking a break over summer, to avoid disruption to the busiest season for residents and visitors to Kawau Island, Auckland Council and our project partners are...
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The fractured, drug-fuelled life behind the scenes of a 10-month-old’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Domain The mother of a baby found unresponsive in a South Auckland home has described her broken relationship, drug use, and the day her son...
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New Zealand tourism continuing to boom
Source: New Zealand Government Fresh data out this week shows international visitors are returning to New Zealand in droves and visitor spend is on the up, supporting local business and...
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Vinhomes Green Paradise Gains Traction as a Multigenerational Global Investment
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – Can Gio is Ho Chi Minh City’s coastal district, a threshold where a metropolis of more...
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Insurer backtracks on move to exclude ADHD and autism treatment cover
Source: Radio New Zealand Autistic nonspeakers may use various strategies to manage the overload and lessen sensory distress. Unsplash / Naila Conita Southern Cross Health Insurance says ADHD and autism...
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New CT scanner for Wairarapa
Source: New Zealand Government A new CT scanner is now operational at Wairarapa Hospital, marking a significant upgrade to diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This...
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Hunters and Nature: why managing wild deer, pigs, tahr, and goats takes more than one tool
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Hunting in Fiordland National Park. Photo: George Ledgard. Hunting is part of New Zealand’s outdoor heritage. For many people, it’s how they were first introduced to the...
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Government pushes back deadline for agencies’ project funding bids
Source: Radio New Zealand It showed agencies such as in health, justice and education had faced a December deadline to make the case for their bids for this year’s Budget,...
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Smokefree compliance efforts double
Source: New Zealand Government Health agencies more than doubled the number of store visits and controlled purchase operations last year to curb illegal sales of cigarettes and vapes to minors,...
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MediMap failings likely to be canvassed as part of Manage My Health review
Source: Radio New Zealand MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage My Health. RNZ/Calvin Samuel MediMap’s failings will likely be covered by the review into Manage...
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DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited 2025 Preliminary Announcement Of Results
Source: Media Outreach DFI Retail Group (the Group) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’. At 31 December 2025,...
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Hong Kong Obesity Society Leads the Charge on World Obesity Day 2026: Turning the Tide on a Growing Health Crisis
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 March 2026 – World Obesity Day is celebrated on the 4th of March every year. Hong Kong Obesity...
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Baby Poseidyn’s injuries unlikely to be accidental, inquiry hears
Source: Radio New Zealand Starship Children’s Hospital. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A coronial inquiry into the death of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering has entered its second day. Poseidyn was rushed to...
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Tourism drives billions into New Zealand economy
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes data out today showing New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. The Tourism Satellite...
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Work under way to move cramped Wellington ED
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with...
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New Wellington Emergency Department won’t open until 2029
Source: Radio New Zealand Outside Wellington Hospital. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Healthcare staff in Wellington’s Emergency Department will have to wait until 2029 for a bigger space, with...
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Where have the pay rises been this year?
Source: Radio New Zealand Based on the average advertised salary, some people received significant pay increases. 123rf.com A weak labour market has meant that many people have had small pay...
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Health – New leaders appointed to expand radiology access across New Zealand
Source: RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (the owner of Auckland Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology) has appointed...
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New neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital to boost local capacity
Source: New Zealand Government Construction on a new neonatal unit at Hutt Hospital will begin in April, expanding specialist care for newborns in the Hutt Valley, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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AIA Alta Club Launches Brain Health Programme
Source: Media Outreach Pioneering World-First AI Retinal Scan for Early Detection and Proactive Prevention of Cognitive Decline HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 March 2026 – AIA...
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Health Policy – ‘Hospitals and health workers should never be targets’ – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The right of health care workers to provide care during international conflicts must be protected, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku...
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Extra funding for Smokefreerockquest and Tangata Beats 2026
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in extra support for Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced today. “Any event that promotes a smokefree...