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Keeping Waitākere Hospital flowing this winter

· May 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new transitional lounge opens today at Waitākere Hospital, helping patients leave hospital sooner when they are medically ready and freeing up beds for those needing...

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Combining forces on illicit tobacco

· May 11, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Customs, Police, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health have joined forces to better target and dismantle the illegal tobacco trade, Customs Minister Casey Costello...

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Cancer treatment closer to home for West Aucklanders

· May 10, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government West Aucklanders receiving cancer treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home, with a new community-based infusion service opening in Henderson on Monday,...

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New engine room now powering up Auckland City Hospital

· May 9, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Auckland City Hospital is now being powered by its new Central Plant Complex, the ‘beating heart of the hospital’, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is...

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Teens charged over security guard assault

· May 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from...

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Needle exchange service to strengthen prevention

· May 8, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today attended the official opening of the South Island Needle Exchange Programme, marking an important step in strengthening early intervention and...

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Wellington harbourmaster pleads for emergency tug boat

· May 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaitaki Interislander ferry in Wellington Harbour. KiwiRail Wellington’s harbourmaster says there’s still a critical risk to people’s lives and the environment without an emergency tug...