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AI scribe to speed up emergency care for patients

· October 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government An artificial intelligence (AI) scribe tool will be rolled out to 1000 doctors and frontline staff working in emergency departments across the country, Health Minister Simeon...

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Shellfish biotoxin warning for Taranaki Coast

· October 25, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Taranaki coast due to the presence of...

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Improved dialysis services for West and North Auckland

· October 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Dialysis patients in West Auckland and on the North Shore will benefit from improved access to life-saving treatment, with the installation of 35 upgraded dialysis machines...

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Whakatāne crisis recovery café gets boost

· October 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced on the final stop of the Rural Health Roadshow that Whakatāne’s Resilience Café, the town’s local crisis recovery café,...

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Government funds more helicopter replacements

· October 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in seven more emergency helicopters to replace some of New Zealand’s ageing air ambulance fleet, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced today. ...

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First Responders – Hawke’s Bay fires update

· October 23, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters continue to actively work to bring the three active fires in the Pōrangahau area under control. None of the fires have grown significantly in...