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Asbestos in coloured sand

· November 12, 2025

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 12 November 2025 On 6 November 2025, WorkSafe was informed that batches of coloured/kinetic sand used at educational facilities in Australia have been found to contain...

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Handful remain without power in lower South Island

· November 12, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand A crushed electricity transformer lies under a tree in Clutha. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Only a handful of people remain without power nearly three weeks after strong winds...

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Easier and cheaper prescriptions for Kiwis

· November 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government From 1 February 2026, New Zealanders will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings and greater convenience for people on long-term treatments,...

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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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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...