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Funding boost for stem cell cancer treatment

· November 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown. RNZ / Mark Papalii Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand welcomes the government’s expansion of stem cell transplant services. Health Minister Simeon...

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OSPRI brings drones into the fight against bovine TB

· November 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the Government is using the latest drone and thermal imaging technology to boost the fight against bovine tuberculosis (TB). Disease eradication...

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New cost-cutting measures for wastewater standards announced

· November 29, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts made the announcement on Friday. (File photo) RNZ/Mark Papalii The Local Government Minister has announced cost cutting measures for wastewater aimed...

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National MP Catherine Wedd leads e-scooter rules revamp

· November 28, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand More than 7000 e-scooter accidents have been reported this year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi National MP Catherine Wedd has branded e-scooter rules “outdated”, and is spearheading...

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Appointments to the Health Workforce Committee

· November 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the Health Workforce Committee, which provides advice to ensure New Zealand has a health workforce that can meet...

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Appointments to the Public Health Advisory Committee

· November 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced appointments to the Public Health Advisory Committee, which provides independent advice on public health issues and the promotion of...

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Northland News – Awanui flood scheme progress celebrated

· November 28, 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council Ongoing work on the multimillion-dollar Awanui flood scheme is offering much greater flood protection to Kaitaia and Awanui, helping to safeguard lives and millions in property, the...

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NZDF liaison officer deployment to Israel extended

· November 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The deployment of a New Zealand Defence Force liaison officer to Israel has been extended, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “This deployment is about improving our...

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New wastewater standards a win for ratepayers

· November 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ratepayers across New Zealand will be better off under new national wastewater environmental performance standards, which will significantly cut consenting costs for councils and help reduce...

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Light at the end of the tunnel for CRL construction

· November 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The upgraded Auckland public transport network with City Rail Link (CRL) at its heart will open to passengers in the second half of 2026.  Transport Minister...