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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour has today welcomed a new Pharmac proposal to widen funded access to febuxostat for people with gout. “Improving access to medicines in New Zealand is important to patients and their families. That’s why it has been a focus for this Government,” Mr Seymour says. If approved, Pharmac…
Source: Media Outreach Achieves triple-digit APAC growth, and expands senior leadership team to accelerate regional momentum SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Semperis, the identity-driven cyber resilience and crisis response company, today announced accreditation from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), recognising Semperis for its ‘Identity Resilience Platform’. This is a … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen access to the urate-lowering medicine febuxostat for people with gout. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid in the body. When uric acid levels become too high, urate crystals can form in and around the joints, leading to…
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is progressing a new development levies system to improve infrastructure funding for housing and urban growth across New Zealand, with several changes confirmed following consultation with councils and developers. Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer say the updated…
Source: Media Outreach SWISS REJU Introduces AI Algo Slimming and MedTech from Silicon Valley HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Premier Hong Kong body-sculpting and wellness boutique SWISS REJU has added another prestigious accolade to its portfolio, shining brightly at the HK01 Health Easy Awards ceremony. Hosted by leading … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – kapok, a distinctive Hong Kong-based select shop with a curated Continental aesthetic and a sharp eye for fashion and design, is located at 8 Sun Street in Wan Chai. Kapok celebrates the debut of its AW26 Autumn/Winter collection by further … Read more
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 15 September 2026 Check out our latest guidance and resources to help you ensure a healthy and safe work environment for you and your workers. In this edition of the work-related health newsletter: Changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 A suite of new resources to help manage…
Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is welcoming the passing of the India Free Trade Agreement legislation today, and says the 93-29 vote is a clear demonstration of Parliament’s strong support for this FTA and its significant benefits for the economy. “The India FTA opens the door for Kiwi exporters to…
Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a two-vehicle crash that has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel. The crash happened just before the tunnel in the southbound direction about 11.50am. Initial indications are that there are no reported injuries. Motorists are urged to avoid the area, take alternate…
Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa National, ACT and NZ First have taken over $1 million in political donations from agribusiness-linked donors since 2022, new Greenpeace analysis reveals. The finding is part of Greenpeace’s 2026 election scorecard, which exposes a stark divide between the parties over the future of New Zealand’s rivers, oceans, climate and conservation land. Greenpeace … Read more
Source: Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) is calling on the Government to replace the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levy on insurance policies, saying the current system is outdated, not fit-for-purpose, and unnecessarily adds to … Read more
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 16 September 2026 Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk will leave the Bank in December, after more than four years with the organisation. Karen Silk joined the Reserve Bank in 2022 after a long and successful career … Read more
Source: Whitireia and WelTec Whitireia and WelTec cookery ākonga recently found themselves at the heart of an unforgettable culinary experience, working alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated chefs as part of Wellington On a Plate’s Kai Meets Shoku. Hosted by Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa at Pipitea Marae, the event brought together renowned … Read more
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Westport communities and emergency responders will be better placed to respond to future floods, with West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) and Earth Sciences New Zealand delivering the country’s first operational flood inundation forecasting system. Developed for Westport, the new system brings together weather forecasts, river flow modelling, coastal conditions and … Read more
Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi New report from PSA calls on next Govt. to settle claim within first 100 days The PSA is demanding whoever forms the next Government make settling the care and support workers’ pay equity claim an immediate priority and repeal the outrageous changes to pay equity law. … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government All four new mobile breast screening units have been delivered, adding capacity to screen more women a year as free screening expands, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg say. “These units are a key part of making sure services can manage demand as free screening is extended to…
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – VX Logistics Development Group Co., Ltd. (“VX Logistics” or the “Company”), Asia’s leading cold chain logistics network operator, transforms the supply chain operation of fresh fruit and vegetables industry through applying AI technology and sophisticated automation and leveraging the world-first robot for … Read more
Source: Health Coalition Aotearoa Health Coalition Aotearoa now formally recognises gambling as its fourth commercial determinant of harm, alongside tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food. Health Coalition Aotearoa, an advocacy organisation for public health, made the decision at its Annual General Meeting on 14 September. It will partner with the Problem Gambling Foundation to build the … Read more
Source: Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners GP registrars will test AI-supported simulated consultations in a new pilot designed to give them more opportunities to practise safely, receive timely feedback and build confidence. The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) is partnering with Gestalt to trial the New Zealand-developed tool with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Keresoma Toala, who has a warrant for his arrest and is actively avoiding Police. The 34-year-old is wanted by Police for breaching his home detention conditions and is known to have connections across Auckland. Toala is considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you have…
Source: New Zealand Police Two people are due in court today after calling Police to report an unwanted visitor at their Newtown address. Police were called to the property in the early hours of this morning after a person was reported to be refusing to leave. While officers were still on the phone with the…
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Wednesday 16 September 2026 New research from the University of Auckland has overturned international understandings about a brain disease that typically affects men of Filipino descent. Lead author of a recently published paper Dr Adelie Tan and senior author Dr Malvindar Singh-Bains spent four years carrying out the largest-ever study … Read more
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund 16 September 2026 Continued outperformance by global equity markets helped boost the value of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (the Fund) to $94.4 billion at the end of the 2026 financial year, $9.3 billion up on where it finished a year earlier. Jo Townsend, CEO of fund manager the Guardians … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand New Zealand has today welcomed home the final contingent of personnel deployed to North America to assist with wildfire response efforts. Since July, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has led three contingents of firefighters and incident management specialists to the United States and Canada. The “Bravo deployment” who returned … Read more
Source: ChildFund New Zealand New research has found that 78% of water samples tested from public and community water sources, including schools, were classified as unsafe or high risk on the outer island of Tamana in Kiribati. ChildFund New Zealand’s research also found that half of surveyed households reported at least one household member experiencing … Read more
Source: Alliance Party Alliance Party immigration spokesperson Hon. Matt Robson says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and leader of the New Zealand First party seems determined to prove Samuel Johnson’s dictum that “patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel”. Matt Robson says New Zealand First’s recent attacks on migrants are cynical electioneering that wraps … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Two people have died in a crash involving a truck and car in Karapiro around 6am. The Serious Crash Unit and other emergency services are working at the scene to understand the circumstances of the crash. SH29 is shut completely from Hinuera to Piarere. Please avoid the area and take alternative…