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Residents return home after Hawke’s Bay blaze
Source: Radio New Zealand A firefighter extinguishing hotspots at the Fernhill fire on Tuesday. Supplied / FENZ Residents who evacuated due to a scrub fire near the Hawke’s Bay village...
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Scrub blaze near Hastings almost out, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighting has resumed this morning. Facebook / Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency The scrub fire near the Hawke’s Bay village of Fernhill – between the township...
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‘Doesn’t give up’ – Police dog Teo recovers from fall during search and rescue
Source: Radio New Zealand Teo was being gradually eased back from seven years of patrol work. Supplied / NZ Police / Senior Constable Alex Stammers A police dog seriously injured...
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Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson elder care nurse Nithin Mankeel with his wife Aparna Jayandhan Geetha and five-year-old son Aidhan Nithin. Supplied A Nelson nurse says he is living in...
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Health – ProCare responds to approval of new PHO: timing raises concerns
Source: ProCare ProCare acknowledges the recent approval of thePHO as a Primary Health Organisation (PHO) and supports the principle of choice for practices. However, the timing of this decision is...
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Health – GenPro welcomes green light for lean, patient-focused primary health organisation
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) welcomes government approval to establish a new Primary Health Organisation (PHO) that will reduce bureaucracy and direct more...
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Human rights lawyer lodges Ombudsman complaint over asbestos sand
Source: Radio New Zealand Her complaint centred on the decision not to recall and ban the importation sale of all coloured sand. Supplied A law advisor in human rights has...
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Health NZ green lights General Practice Owners Association breakaway PHO
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has conditionally approved an application by the General Practice Owners Association to set up it’s own breakaway PHO. RNZ /...
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Hamilton homicide victim named as police search for sightings of car
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton. (File photo) RNZ / Marika Khabazi The victim at the centre of a homicide investigation in Hamilton has been...
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Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras Marks 15th Anniversary with Expansion, Wins MPRA 2025 Silver Award for Best Use of Content
Source: Media Outreach CHERAS, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras (CAH Cheras) is entering a landmark year, celebrating its 15th anniversary alongside...
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Hamilton homicide: Name release and appeal for information
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Daryl Smith, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating a homicide in Lake Crescent in Hamilton on Thursday 18 December can now release...
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Sincere Healthcare Group and Landmark Medical Centre Unite to Strengthen Cross-Border Patient Care Between Singapore and Johor Bahru
Source: Media Outreach Integration improves access and continuity of specialist care across Singapore–Malaysia border SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As healthcare systems in Singapore and...
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St John crew gear up for busiest night
Source: Radio New Zealand St John crews are now gearing up for their busiest night. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson St John crews who have endured the busiest winter months...
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Three new measles cases – two in Auckland and one in Wellington, Health New Zealand says
Source: Radio New Zealand The announcement brings the total number of cases to 35 nationwide. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand has announced three new cases of measles, with two...
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Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
Source: Radio New Zealand Paritutu Rock and nearby rock islands in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Jordan Tan / 123rf A man has been hospitalised after falling off the Paritutu Rock...
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“Healing Journey Thailand” – TAT Prepares Global Campaign to Position Thailand as a World-Class Healing Destination
Source: Media Outreach TAT reinforces Thailand’s global leadership in holistic luxury tourism through wellness, culture, and meaningful travel experiences BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 –...
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Alpro Launches “2026 Health & Habit Calendar” to Make Daily Self-Care Easier for Every Family
Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Although wellness conversations are rising, many Malaysians still struggle with consistent daily self-care. According to...
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Visa collaborates with Sun Group to empower personalized, data-driven tourism with Visit Vietnam platform
Source: Media Outreach Visa and Sun Group have joined forces to make traveling to Vietnam easier and more rewarding. The collaboration combines Visa’s AI-powered payment technology with Sun Group’s destination...
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Health workers should accept proposed collective agreement – union
Source: Radio New Zealand The settlement covers 16,000 health workers, including mental health and public health nurses, allied health, policy, advisory, knowledge and specialist workers. File photo. 123RF The Public...
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Weekly reports to the Minister of Health
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora provides a weekly report to the Minister of Health containing regular updates...
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InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay Strengthens Guest Experiences Through The Quay Insider Programme
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, which recently won the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Hotels in...
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Sexual abuse support services facing cuts have contracts extended
Source: Radio New Zealand The government planned to redirect $1.7 million from various contracts with sexual abuse services from January. Supplied/123RF Sexual abuse support services facing cuts in the new...
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The 12 food safety myths of Kirihimete – the 2025 edition
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Ho! Ho! Uh-oh! New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle busts some food safety myths to help you avoid food poisoning this Christmas. ...
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Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 22 December 2025 The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report presents findings from visits to 13 rural locations across New Zealand in 2025....
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Reduced holiday hours for notifications and general enquiries
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 22 December 2025 Find out how to notify us over the holiday period. Notifications If someone has been seriously injured, become seriously ill, or died as...
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says it would be better for council to run police
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council were running the police in the city, but is...
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New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by Auckland scientists
Source: Radio New Zealand A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes can be used to reduce the carbon footprint of...