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Asbestos in coloured sand

· November 12, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 12 November 2025 On 6 November 2025, WorkSafe was informed that batches of coloured/kinetic sand used at educational facilities in Australia have been found to contain...

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Easier and cheaper prescriptions for Kiwis

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From 1 February 2026, New Zealanders will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings and greater convenience for people on long-term treatments,...

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Pharmac to fund alternative treatment for tooth decay

· November 12, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund silver diamine fluoride for the treatment and prevention of tooth decay from 1 December 2025 for people accessing dental services through public hospitals, and Health...

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Four new appointments to the TEC Board

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).  “I am pleased to appoint and...

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First cancer medicine available in private hospitals

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast...

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Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines...

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More than 15,000 measles vaccines given during drive

· November 11, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Vaccination efforts have ramped up as part of a nationwide Measles Immunisation Week campaign. RNZ / YouTube More than 15,000 measles vaccines were given during last...

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Police acknowledge year since Kapiti man reported missing

· November 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Acting Detective Sergeant Nicholas Mead: Police investigating the disappearance of Kapiti man Graham Russell Smith are still hopeful that he can be returned to...