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Pharmac widens access to two melanoma medicines

· April 7, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac will widen access to two melanoma medicines, giving New Zealanders another funded immunotherapy option and reducing the amount of treatment some people may need. From 1 May...

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Source of Auckland E coli outbreak probed

· April 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare Watercare is investigating the cause of a possible E coli case which has put thousands of Aucklanders on a boil water notice. The...

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‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk

· April 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Watching television and other “mentally passive” sedentary behaviours are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, while more mentally engaging activities such as crossword puzzles...

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Is it safe to eat cold leftovers?

· April 7, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, fungi or viruses. Although most people know that it can result from poorly cooked foods...

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Aggravated robberies, Briggs Road, McBratneys Road

· April 6, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Acting Senior Sergeant Seb Kohnke Canterbury Police: Police are making enquiries following two aggravated robberies in Christchurch this evening. At around 8.10pm, Police were...