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Forced supermarket separation a retrograde step – EMA

· September 16, 2026

Source: EMA The proposal to forcefully break up the Foodstuff’s grocery chain undermines the foundations of business and private property rights, says the EMA. “It’s not quite nationalising a private...

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New Pharmac proposal for Kiwis with gout

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed a new Pharmac proposal to widen funded access to febuxostat for people with gout.  “Improving access to medicines...

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Next steps confirmed for development levy reform

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across New Zealand, with several changes confirmed following...

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Work-related health newsletter – September 2026

· September 16, 2026

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 September 2026 Check out our latest guidance and resources to help you ensure a healthy and safe work environment for you and your workers. In...

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India FTA passes with significant majority

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is welcoming the passing of the India Free Trade Agreement legislation today, and says the 93-29 vote is a clear...

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Road blocked, Terrace Tunnel, SH1, Wellington

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a two-vehicle crash that has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel. The crash happened just before the...

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New mobile units expand access to breast screening

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government All four new mobile breast screening units have been delivered, adding capacity to screen more women a year as free screening expands, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Health Coalition Aotearoa calls time on gambling

· September 16, 2026

Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa now formally recognises gambling as its fourth commercial determinant of harm, alongside tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food. Health Coalition Aotearoa, an advocacy organisation...

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Warrant to arrest: Keresoma Toala

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Keresoma Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police.  The 34-year-old is wanted by Police for...

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Pair not ecstatic about arrests in Newtown

· September 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Two people are due in court today after calling Police to report an unwanted visitor at their Newtown address.  Police were called to the property in...