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Strengthening prostate cancer care in Southern

· September 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s first Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist specialising in prostate cancer is transforming care for men in the lower South Island, Health Minister Simeon Brown says....

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Cath lab upgrade complete at Christchurch Hospital

· September 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The upgrade of Christchurch Hospital’s cardiac catheterisation (cath) laboratory is now complete and open to patients, marking a major milestone in the delivery of world-class cardiac...

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New Mental Health Unit opens in Palmerston North

· September 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Ngā Wai Ngāro, a new acute mental health facility at Palmerston North Hospital. “This new unit marks...

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Lifestyle – World Heart Day: Couples Who Move Together, Thrive Together

· September 26, 2025

Source: Exercise NZ “…couples-based exercise programs significantly improved exercise adherence, self-efficacy, functional capacity, and mental wellbeing, compared to those doing rehab alone.” “…romantic partner involvement boosts sustained engagement and reduces...

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AS Watson Celebrates World Pharmacists Day

· September 25, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Honouring Over 3,000 Pharmacists and Nearly 10,000 Health Professionals Worldwide HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – On World Pharmacists Day, AS...

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More diagnostics tests and faster answers for Kiwis

· September 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health New Zealand will deliver an additional 75,000 diagnostic procedures this year through its $65 million Diagnostic Improvement Plan, aimed at reducing wait times for critical...

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Appointments to health regulatory authorities

· September 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a series of appointments and reappointments to four health regulatory authorities. At the Midwifery Council, Melanie Tarrant has been...

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Rural health roadshow lands in Te Kūiti

· September 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health Matt Doocey and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson are in Te Kūiti today as part of the...

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Pharmac saves money to spend on new medicines

· September 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour, and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased to see Pharmac negotiating savings to increase medicines access.  “For...

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Excellent progress on ACOP education and guidance

· September 24, 2025

Source: Maritime New Zealand Education resources and guidance are key parts of implementing the Approved Code of Practice for Loading and Unloading Cargo at Ports and on Ships (ACOP). We’re...