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Millions of dollars allocated to tackle increased methamphetamine use
Source: Radio New Zealand There had been an increase of 266 percent in meth seized in New Zealand and offshore over the past 5 years. Supplied / NZ Customs The...
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Action plan to combat methamphetamine harm
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to a bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Meth is a...
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Health Ministry accused of sitting on dying state abuse survivor’s redress claim for weeks
Source: Radio New Zealand The Ministry of Health is being accused of sitting on a state abuse survivor’s compensation claim. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Ministry of Health is being...
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Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour is promising to make cervical screening free for everyone, if elected, through its previously-announced Medicard scheme....
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Education groups oppose minister’s Teaching Council shake-up
Source: Radio New Zealand Various education industry groups have spoken out about changes to the Teaching Council announced last week by the Minister of Education. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller...
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Buildings that ‘drift’ less perform better in quakes, according to growing global consensus
Source: Radio New Zealand In a Taiwan warehouse, researchers hit a button, and a five-storey, steel-and-concrete box begins to buck and sway. That’s about the closest researchers can get to...
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New life-saving bypass machines for Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Cardiothoracic patients from across New Zealand will benefit from eight new state-of-the-art heart and lung bypass machines at Auckland City Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....
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Employment and Health – Allied Health workers vote to strike – Govt must stop ignoring our concerns
Source: PSA More than 11,500 Allied Health workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike after mediation on Monday failed to deliver a better deal that recognises the need for safe staffing levels...
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HKSTP Crowns EPIC 2025 Winner: Champion of HKSTP EPIC 2025 NEU Battery Materials from Singapore Triumphs at Hong Kong’s Flagship I&T Mega Event
Source: Media Outreach A fresh roster of innovators, and increased sums of investment, had global innovators eyeing Hong Kong’s I&T capabilities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7...
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Business – EMA honours Alexander Topp with 2025 Patrick Seaman Award for Excellence in Health and Safety
Source: EMA The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) is proud to announce that Alexander Topp, Health and Safety Manager at Briscoe Group, has been awarded the prestigious Patrick Seaman Award for...
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Health – ProCare launches immunisation drive and calls for urgent funding boost to fast-track protection for tamariki
Source: ProCare Leading healthcare provider ProCare is helping to drive up the number of tamariki getting vaccinated in response to the measles outbreak with the launch of a new outreach...
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New school lunch programme serves communities and taxpayers
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that from Term 1 2026 the new school lunch programme will deliver affordable, nutritious lunches, on time to...
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Life-changing cancer care closer to home in Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Government Patients across Taranaki now have access to world-class cancer care closer to home with the official opening of the Taranaki Cancer Centre, Health Minister Simeon Brown...
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Gumboot Friday continuing to deliver results
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is pleased to celebrate Gumboot Friday today, a fantastic initiative helping thousands of young people access free mental health support faster....
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Business – WWNZ annual Supplier Award recipients ‘beyond business as usual’
Source: Woolworths NZ Hundreds of top suppliers celebrated last night at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the annual Woolworths NZ Supplier Awards, with the top awards going to suppliers showing...
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Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 Grand Opening
Source: Media Outreach officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport. The two-day forum, , brings together nearly 100 influential global venture capital experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore the...
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Police disappointed with controlled purchase operation results
Source: New Zealand Police Two premises have been caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers in the Central North Island. Central District Police Alcohol Harm Prevention Officers (AHPO), in conjunction with...
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Health and Employment – Mental health workers head to mediation with more strike action likely
Source: PSA The union for 3,500 mental health and public health nurses and mental health assistants will begin mediation tomorrow to try and resolve long standing issues around pay and safe...
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Pharmac consults on changes to simplify biologic medicine funding criteria
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing changes to the Special Authority and Hospital Indication Restrictions criteria for four biologic medicines: infliximab, etanercept, secukinumab, and rituximab. These medicines are used to treat...
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Pharmac performing well against Minister’s expectations
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes the summary report on Pharmac’s progress against his 2024/25 Letter of Expectations (LoE). “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals...
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Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane...
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Michelin adds New Zealand to the menu
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand is welcoming the Michelin Guide for the first time, showcasing our country’s incredible food and wine to an international audience, as well as boosting...
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Flu Wave Hits Southeast Asia, Highlighting Gaps in Protection for the Elderly
Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Many countries in Asia are reporting a sharp rise in flu cases. The...
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Dusit Thani Bangkok earns its place among the world’s top 100 hotels
Source: Media Outreach One year after reopening, the reimagined flagship continues to set new benchmarks for luxury and Thai-inspired gracious hospitality – ranking #60 on the inaugural extended list of...
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Health – Living with advanced prostate cancer: roadshow highlights treatment advances – and access challenges for Kiwi men
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ) is hitting the road this November, with a six-centre programme aimed at helping men living with advanced prostate cancer,...
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Health and Politics – Minister must protect the Nursing Council – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The Minister of Health must protect the integrity of the Nursing Council as the regulator for registered nurses, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says. The...
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iHerb Singapore Launches 11.11 Wellness Mega Sale from November 5 to 24
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – iHerb, a trusted global e-commerce platform for health and wellness, announced the launch of its annual 11.11...