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Dental treatment proposed for public funding

· October 16, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing to fund silver diamine fluoride for people accessing dental services through Health New Zealand public hospitals, and ‘Health New Zealand’s Community Oral Health Service’ for...

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Cake makers to get a slice of red tape relief

· October 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers as part of a wider work programme to make it easier to operate and innovate in...

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Bringing breast screening close to home in Kāpiti

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Women on the Kāpiti Coast now have easier access to breast screening with the opening of a new fixed site in Waikanae, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Nationwide breast screening age extension underway

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The first step of the nationwide breast screening age extension is underway, with women aged 70 and 74 now eligible for free screening, Health Minister Simeon...

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Regulation Ministry caters to $15.7 billion industry

· October 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The hospitality industry employs 145,000 people and is key for New Zealand’s economic growth. The Ministry for Regulation will conduct a sector review into the $15.7...

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Man charged in relation to Foxton baby death

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Craig Sheridan, Central District Manager – Criminal Investigations: Police have arrested a man and charged him with murder in relation to...

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Simpler science funding to drive innovation

· October 14, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Better access to a new, more efficient science funding system will make it easier for researchers to focus on delivering results that matter for New Zealand,...