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Open letter to the people of New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike, The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is...
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Man dies in hospital following crash, Ngaruawahia
Source: New Zealand Police A man has died following injuries sustained in a serious crash earlier this month in Ngaruawahia. Emergency services were called to the crash, between a car...
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Ascott Expands European Footprint with Seven New Signings in Vienna and Seville
Source: Media Outreach Five new Vienna properties more than double Ascott’s portfolio in the city Somerset and lyf debut in Seville as part of landmark Lagoon City resort development lyf...
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Sports Awards – Elite athlete humbled by Sportswoman of the Year Award – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Fresh from an outstanding season with the Black Ferns Sevens and the excitement of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, Theresa Setefano was humbled to receive...
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Employment – Govt. attack on right to strike threatens fundamental workplace protections
Source: PSA 3,700 mental health workers continue strike action after Health NZ fails to table fresh offer Health Minister Simeon Brown’s suggestion that the right to strike for health workers may...
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Employment Action – Historic strikes to save our essential public services – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Aotearoa New Zealand will witness historic events next Thursday when more than 100,000 essential workers take part in strikes around the country to call on the...
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$100 million reinvested into more classrooms
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s relentless focus on driving efficiencies and value for money in school property has freed up $100 million to reinvest into more new, safe, warm...
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Child Poverty – End Benefit Sanctions To Give Families a Fair Chance
Source: Child Poverty Action Group As the world turns its focus to social and institutional maltreatment, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is joining with other community groups to demand an end...
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Health – Stability at the helm: GenPro members vote for continuity at AGM
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which members reaffirmed their confidence...
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Teaching the Basics Brilliantly: New curriculum, resources and assessment tools
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering on its commitment to lift student achievement, with new curriculum updates, resources, and assessments rolling out from Term 4, Education Minister Erica...
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New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution Treatment 2025
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 October 2025 The New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution Treatment provide clinical and procedural guidance for specialist services and primary...
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“Veterinary Orthopedic Guardian”: European Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Hannah Partners With VEC Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Bringing Extensive European Experience to Lead Advanced Orthopaedic Surgeries and Elevate Pet Surgical Care HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Veterinary...
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The National University Hospital and Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine establish key partnership for collaborative healthcare innovations
Source: Media Outreach Through the newly-formed Singapore-Shanghai Medical Innovation Centre, clinicians from both hospitals partner to advance breakthroughs in cell and gene therapy and orthopaedics for a start SINGAPORE –...
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Dental treatment proposed for public funding
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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World Vision marks its 75th anniversary with World Vision Day , sharing the achievements of its global poverty alleviation efforts and expressing gratitude to its partners for walking alongside
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Embarking the 75th anniversary of World Vision International, World Vision Hong Kong hosted World Vision...
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Cake makers to get a slice of red tape relief
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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Pharmac cuts red tape to improve access to medicines for thousands of New Zealanders
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is removing unnecessary renewal requirements for selected Special Authority medicines and products, making it easier for people with long-term conditions to access the treatments they need. A...
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PACIFIC: Collision of crises deepens child nutrition challenges in PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – Save the Children
Source: Save the Children A new study from Save the Children released on World Food Day is warning that climate change is worsening child malnutrition in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon...
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The Aspen Tree The Foresitas Unveils World-Class All-in-One Senior Living Community with Residences, Wellness Clubhouse, and Health & Brain Center
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025 – The Aspen Tree The Forestias has officially launched as a holistic residential community under “Aging-in-Place” concept,...
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AIA survey: 72% of respondents lack sufficient retirement reserves 60% have yet to make advance preparations
Source: Media Outreach Nearly 70% believe smart technology can help build better MPF portfolios AIA launches new MPF Smart Advisor to support members in achieving their desired retirement life HONG...
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Watch Exchange Turns Luxury Timepieces Into Hope: Charity Drive to Raise At Least S$100K for Elderly Care
Source: Media Outreach “Give Time, Share Hope” campaign transforms dormant watches into tangible support for Geylang East Home for the Aged SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2025...
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APAC Employee Medical Plan Costs to Stabilise in 2026 After Two Years of Sharp Increase, Aon reports
Source: Media Outreach China, India, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam projecting lower increases than previous year Cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and cancer are top medical conditions that are expected to...
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Police support ambulance with newborn blocked by floods in Awakino Gorge
Source: New Zealand Police Police found a patient transfer service ambulance among vehicles restricted by flooding and slips in Awakino on Monday night. Heavy rain made the road through the...
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Case Note 329225 [2025] NZ Priv Cmr 1 – Individual complains that government agency sent their health information to an incorrect address
Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 Jun 2025, 09:00 Background In 2021, a government agency mailed a client’s health information to the wrong address. The agency had the correct street but had...
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Bringing breast screening close to home in Kāpiti
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
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
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...