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TUANZ Tech Users Summit
Source: New Zealand Government Opening Remarks Ngā mihi te rangi, ngā mihi te whenua, ngā mihi ki a koutou. Tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna koutou katoa. Thank you, Craig, TUANZ,...
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Tech and Security – Ransomware Hits New Peak: Zscaler Finds Data Theft Nearly Doubles to 238TB in One Year
Source: Zscaler Key Findings: Ransomware attacks blocked by the Zscaler cloud rose 146% globally, the sharpest spike observed in the past three years. Public extortion cases jumped by 70% based...
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Update 5 – Critical incident, Waitomo + media advisory
Source: New Zealand Police Police are today continuing the search and examination of what is believed to be the main campsite of Tom Phillips and his children in recent months....
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Minister marks World Suicide Prevention Day
Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today joined MATES in Construction and ASB for World Suicide Prevention Day for the launch of the Construction Industry Wellbeing Survey....
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Review of the Vehicles, Machinery and Parts Import Health Standard
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 10 September to 10 November 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Vehicles,...
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Mental health support boosted for Central Otago
Source: New Zealand Government Central Otago locals are set to benefit from boosts to mental health services in Wānaka and Queenstown, including more staff and expanded services, Mental Health and...
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Digital health service delivering faster access to primary care
Source: New Zealand Government More than 21,000 consultations have already been delivered through the Government’s new 24/7 digital health service launched in July, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This service...
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan 2025-2028
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 September 2025 The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Action Plan 2025-2028 was developed by the Ministry of Health as part of...
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 9 September 2025 The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report provides an overview of targeted engagement undertaken by five...
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Alcohol levy funds new investment in FASD
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Government’s new approach to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), bringing a significant funding boost and valuable action to...
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ONYX Hospitality Group Spotlights Shama Serviced Apartments: Redefining Urban Living Across Asia
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – As urban professionals increasingly turn to serviced apartments for a better balance of work, family, and...
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Health and safety reforms: an opportunity to invest to save lives, reduce costs
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management The 2025 State of a Thriving Nation report from the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum makes clear the cost to New Zealand and...
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Targeted Anti-Aging Revolution: Humansa Launches Dual-Box Nutrition Packs for Cellular Revitalization
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 September 2025 – Humansa, Asia’s leading longevity center, successfully hosted the “Targeted Anti-Aging · Dual-Box Revitalization” launch event...
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Health and Employment – Senior doctors to strike for 48 hours in September
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior doctors and dentists working for Health New Zealand have voted to strike for 48 hours over stalled pay talks with their employer. The strike...
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Nurses Organisation files first Pay Equity claims under new regime
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation The first two Pay Equity claims under the Coalition Government’s new stricter regime have been filed today by Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses...
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Medical Specialists – Government just guessing when it comes to health – report says
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The Government is guessing when it comes to comparing New Zealand’s health spending to other countries a new report commissioned by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists...
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2025 NZ Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora winners
Source: The Health Media The winners of the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora were announced last night at glitzy, black-tie Gala dinner at the Cordis...
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GAZA: 20,000 children killed in 23 months of war – more than one child killed every hour
Source: Save the Children At least one Palestinian child has been killed every hour on average by Israeli forces in Gaza over nearly 23 months of war, with the number of...
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Alpro Launches Prof. Slow to Help Malaysians Make Rice Kinder to Blood Sugar
Source: Media Outreach “Health isn’t about forcing compliance, it’s about making better options available,” said Dietitian Chua Kai Jia, Professional Care & Development Manager at Alpro Pharmacy. “With Prof. Slow,...
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More Kiwis receiving surgery as Elective Boost exceeds first target
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has exceeded its first Elective Boost target, delivering more than 16,000 additional procedures so far and reducing wait times for patients, Health Minister Simeon...
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More Aucklanders getting faster access to heart specialists
Source: New Zealand Government Fewer people in Auckland are waiting to see a cardiologist, with the cardiology first specialist assessment (FSA) waitlist down 25 per cent since November 2023, Health...
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Beyfortus® (nirsevimab) approved in Singapore to protect all infants against RSV disease
Source: Media Outreach Beyfortus (nirsevimab) is the only option that can offer RSV protection designed for all infants with proven high, sustained efficacy, favourable safety and public health impact demonstrated...
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Employment Law – Minister’s intervention in ASMS’ bargaining unlawful – Union says
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must give assurances the Minister of Health will stop breaching employment law by undermining the collective bargaining process. Simeon Brown’s actions...
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Help us find Te Anihana Pomana
Source: New Zealand Police Auckland City Police are renewing appeals for information as concerns grow over the whereabouts of missing woman Te Anihana Pomana. Te Anihana, 25, was last seen...
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Advocacy – Dental Advocacy Group “Seeing Significant Unmet Need” on Dental in Nationwide Roadshow, Begins Second Part of National Tour
Source: Action Station A dental advocacy group is reporting soaring unmet need for dental care as it begins the second part of a national roadshow on dental challenges in New...
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Binding arbitration sought to resolve senior doctors’ dispute
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today written to Health New Zealand and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) calling on both parties to urgently enter...
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Collapsed scaffolding had basic safety flaws
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 4 September 2025 Details of a dramatic scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed for the first time by WorkSafe New Zealand, as...