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Family who lost a child say palliative care funding ‘heart-warming’
Source: Radio New Zealand Families who have lost a child say new funding from the government into paediatric palliative care will mean others won’t have to do it alone. This...
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Pharmac proposes improving access to type 2 diabetes medicines
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to change funding criteria for three type 2 diabetes medicines based on clinical...
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Consultation on proposed changes to diabetes medicine criteria
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the access criteria for some funded medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. Pharmac is proposing to change who...
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Education – Critical care for future nurses: backing ākonga when it matters most
Source: Whitireia and WelTec In recognition of International Nurses Day, Whitireia and WelTec is shining a spotlight on the journey of nursing ākonga (students), and the support helping them overcome barriers...
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Family comes first for Black Fern moving to Australia
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanya Kalounivale of New Zealand. www.photosport.nz Black Ferns front rower Tanya Kalounivale has hit pause on her rugby career in New Zealand after deciding to move...
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Fleeing suspect cornered on church roof by police, dogs, and a drone
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Renée Perkins Kāpiti Mana Area Commander A fleeing motorist who allegedly drove while disqualified across Porirua overnight will now face more charges....
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Health – HIV diagnosis continue to decline but elimination will require bold action
Source: Burnett Foundation Aotearoa New figures show HIV diagnoses in Aotearoa New Zealand continue to decline, marking real progress toward ending local HIV transmission – but health leaders warn this progress...
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Man being sought after mother’s death ‘most likely’ dead – police
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremy Robertson. Supplied/ NZ Police Police say they believe a man considered the only person of interest in relation to his mother’s death is “most likely”...
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Student Life and Campus Communities Are Becoming a Key Deciding Factor in Higher Education
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE- Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Beyond academic rankings and programme offerings, students today are placing increasing emphasis on campus life, wellbeing support, and...
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India’s negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks with New Zealand, official reveals
Source: Radio New Zealand Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay sign the free-trade agreement. Supplied Indian negotiators threatened to walk out of...
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Western Bay of Plenty Deal signed to unlock long term growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a City and Regional Deal with Western Bay of Plenty councils, establishing a long-term partnership between the Western Bay of Plenty and...
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Strong cannabis scent tips police off to trailer full of harvest-ready plants in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZ Police A strong smell of cannabis alerted has police to a group who were driving through an Auckland suburb, towing a trailer full...
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New gas data supports action to keep lights on
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s natural gas reserves have fallen sharply over the past year, and the latest figures show why the Government is working hard to secure the...
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Bernice Marychurch murder: Kael Leona sentenced to life with minimum 12 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Kael Leona during his appearance in the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday. RNZ/FlinnBlackwell Correction: The headline on this article has been updated. The man who...
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Mother of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured
Source: Radio New Zealand Soul Mathew Turany was 16 weeks old, when he suffered a fatal assault. Supplied / Facebook The mother of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic...
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Tribute to Sir Kenneth Keith
Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Chris Bishop has paid tribute to the life and contribution of the Rt Hon Sir Kenneth Keith ONZ KBE PC KC, who has died aged...
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Billy Macfarlane founder of rehabilitation service charged with assaulting woman
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The founder of a prisoner reintegration service has been charged with assaulting a woman who was on bail. Billy Macfarlane...
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State Highway 6, upper Buller Gorge Road reopens after slip
Source: Radio New Zealand The slip is blocking the road near the Eight Mile Creek Bridge and has closed State Highway 6 and upper Buller Road. NZTA State Highway 6...
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NZ’s approach to AI continues to favour slop over substance
Source: Radio New Zealand By; Chris McGavin*, Dr Andrew Lensen* and Dr Cassandra Mudgway* Opinion: Nearly a year has passed since the Government released their so-called AI Strategy. Nine months...
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New ED pharmacist role delivering faster care at Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government A newly introduced pharmacist role in Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department is already helping patients get seen and treated faster, while giving doctors more time to focus...
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Bringing specialist paediatric palliative care closer
Source: New Zealand Government Children with serious illnesses and their families will be better supported with compassionate, specialist paediatric palliative care closer to home, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “Families...
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All Whites squad for Fifa World Cup named
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Whites squad that will carry New Zealand onto football’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will today be unveiled at Eden Park....
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‘Prior dispute’ a factor in violent West Auckland train station brawl between students – police
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have spoken to one young person who was assaulted, and other teenagers who were at the fight. Google Maps Police are speaking to several teenagers...
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Pakake pup struck by vehicle
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 May 2026 The call comes after a male New Zealand sea lion/pakake pup was found dead on a Catlins coastal road with injuries consistent...
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Finance Minister puts money where her mouth is by reducing Budget’s operating allowance
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – Nicola Willis has put her money where her mouth is and reduced her Budget’s operating allowance for a third year running. For years, the...
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New stoat sausage bait trial results impressive
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 14 May 2026 The Department of Conservation has been working with pest control developer, Connovation, to develop and register a ready-made bait containing the toxin...
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Government to spend $15.5m on palliative care for children
Source: Radio New Zealand The government will spend $15.5m over four years to set up a national paediatric palliative care service, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced. The care would...