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Pharmac to fund alternative treatment for tooth decay

· November 12, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will fund silver diamine fluoride for the treatment and prevention of tooth decay from 1 December 2025 for people accessing dental services through public hospitals, and Health...

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Aoraki/Mt Cook car park charges confirmed

· November 12, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 November 2025 DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors Catherine Wilson says the prices are similar to those set for sites at Punakaiki and Franz...

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Four new appointments to the TEC Board

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced four new member appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).  “I am pleased to appoint and...

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Kevin the giraffe makes a cross-country trip

· November 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kevin in the trailer ready to head off to Hamilton Zoo. Supplied A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross country road trip,...

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Road blocked, State Highway 25, Whitianga

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police The intersection of State Highway 25 and Moewai Road in Whitianga is completely blocked following a serious crash. Police were called to the incident just after...

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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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Adopt a kākāpō? Squawk yes!

· November 12, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation A word from Sirocco. Sirocco | : Maddy Whittaker/DOC. Skraaaaark! Kia ora, friends! Sirocco here, your favourite feathered conservation ambassador, and occasional internet sensation. I’m...