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Common sense approach to life-saving medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the...
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Health and Safety changes will harm workers
Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe,...
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All Stars countdown kicks off in Hamilton
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the...
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Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
Source: Radio New Zealand Regulations mean only specialised vape retailers are allowed to sell the full range of vape products and flavours. Unsplash Vape stores within stores like dairies and...
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EMA backs broad direction of new Health and Safety Bill – but warns key gaps must be fixed
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the government’s new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill takes a constructive step towards a modern, risk-based system – but warns...
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Banking Ombudsman puts property partnerships under the spotlight this Valentine’s Day
Source: Banking Ombudsman Scheme 12 February 2026 – Partnering with friends or family members can be a great way to get on the property ladder, but it can come with risks, warns...
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Privatisation – Te Whatu Ora’s embarrassing U-turn over proposed car park plan – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Whatu Ora needs to go back to the drawing board and prioritise worker safety after reversing plans to charge hospital workers market rates for car...
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Privatisation – Govt plan to privatise hospital parking needs to be scrapped entirely – PSA
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes Te Whatu Ora Health NZ abandoning its plan to privatise parking services across all hospitals for now, but must rule out ever returning to the flawed...
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How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP/ GARO A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how easy it is to get potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores...
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The Decade That Matters: New Research Shows Which Decade Men Must Prioritise Heart Health (it’s their 30s!)
Source: Exercise NZ “We now know the decade when men should and need to start prioritising heart health as preventative measures, and that decade is their 30s… The actions men...
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Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal
Source: Radio New Zealand Moeaia Tuai was sentenced to jail for more than 16 years on Thursday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi This story discusses details of slavery and sexual abuse....
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Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch Hospital car park. Supplied / Ngāi Tahu Property Health New Zealand has dropped plans to charge market rates for hospital car parking. In a statement,...
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Milestone health and safety bill passes first reading
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health...
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Exploring AI to support breast screening services
Source: New Zealand Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...
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Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted...
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Health NZ shrugs off red ratings for big hospital builds
Source: Radio New Zealand The project management office for the new Dunedin Hospital. RNZ / Delphine Herbert Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track...
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Pharmac seeking feedback on plans to modernise the Pharmaceutical Schedule
Source: PHARMAC 12 February 2026 Media release Medicines Hospital devices Pharmac has begun work to update the Pharmaceutical Schedule to make it easier to use, faster to update, and fit...
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New DOC concessions support regional economies
Source: New Zealand Government Long-term tourism concessions that will support jobs, strengthen regional economies, and keep visitor access open at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister...
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Black Ferns to play in Sacremento and Kansas City
Source: Radio New Zealand Portia Woodman-Wickliffe of New Zealand scores a try against the USA Eagles Women. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series have been...
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Black Ferns to play in Sacrementon and Kansas City
Source: Radio New Zealand Portia Woodman-Wickliffe of New Zealand scores a try against the USA Eagles Women. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series have been...
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Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working
Source: New Zealand Government One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower build...
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‘Stop the supply’: NZ needs to stop seeing smoking as an individual problem, expert says
Source: Radio New Zealand A tobacco control advocate says getting the country back on track towards its smokefree targets will require a policy shift away from focussing on individuals. 123RF...
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Health experts call on Pharmac to fund female-specific testosterone
Source: Radio New Zealand A woman applies post-menopause hormone gel. COLLANGES / BSIP via AFP An endocrinologist says more than half the women she sees on testosterone for low libido...
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St Bede’s College investigates knowledge of allegations of sexual offending by priest
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ St Bede’s College is carrying out an investigation following revelations it was...
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How many children have to die for safety regulations for corded window blinds, mother asks
Source: Radio New Zealand Tilly Cambie is remembered as a typically adventurous three-year-old who loved climbing and adored her big sister Lainey. Supplied The mother of a child who died...
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The Inaugural “AI in Education Forum Series & Showcase” Successfully Held
Source: Media Outreach Accelerating AI Integration into Educational Settings to Enhance Learning and Teaching Effectiveness HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – In alignment with...
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medisana Strengthens Home Healthcare Access in Malaysia and Brunei Through Strategic Partnership with DKSH
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – medisana, a trusted global brand in home health and wellness solutions, has announced a strategic...