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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...

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New pathway to grow GP workforce

· November 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Expressions of interest open today for graduate doctors keen to gain hands-on experience in general practice and other community-based settings across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon...

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Medsafe begins testing Estradot oestrogen patches

· November 10, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Garo Phanie / AFP A group of women who have had ongoing issues with Estradot patches says they feel like they’ve been heard after Medsafe told...