Engaging with consumer advocacy groups

Source: PHARMAC These organisations represent people and communities with lived experience of health conditions. They help to make sure that these voices are heard and considered in Pharmac’s decision-making. “We want to make sure these groups can hear directly from our senior leadership about the progress we are making on key initiatives, and that they … Read more

Budget uplift one year on: more medicines for more New Zealanders

Source: PHARMAC “We originally estimated that the uplift would allow us to fund around 54 medicines – 26 for cancer and 28 for other conditions – benefiting about 175,000 New Zealanders,” says Geraldine MacGibbon, Director Pharmaceuticals. Pharmac has used the increase to fund 66 medicines – 33 for cancer conditions and 33 for non-cancer conditions. … Read more

Exploring the societal impacts of medicines

Source: PHARMAC “Right now, our decision-making framework—the Factors for Consideration—looks at how a medicine affects the person who needs it, their whānau, and the health system,” says Dr David Hughes, Pharmac’s Director of Advice and Assessment Like countries such as Australia, Canada, and the UK, our economic evaluations focus on the health system perspective. That … Read more

SIBUR Uses Proprietary Technology to Produce High-Performance Plastic

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has begun manufacturing a high-performance plastic, polyphthalamide (PPA), based on its proprietary technology. This material features a unique combination of strength, stability, and resistance to aggressive environments. Thanks to these properties, PPA is widely used in … Read more

CDNetworks Named a Key WAF & Cloud Security Provider in ITR’s 2025 Japan Cyber Security Market Report

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the key WAF & Cloud Security providers in Japan’s cybersecurity market, according to the ITR Market View: Cyber Security Solutions Market 2025, … Read more

New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti today announced two major research programmes in partnership with Singapore, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) tools for … Read more

3HA Capital’s Final Offer Gives CosmoSteel Shareholders Opportunity to Exit Shares

Source: Media Outreach All capitalised terms which are used in this press release but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offer Announcement dated 15 May 2025. Final Offer Price of S$0.25 per share. The Offeror does not intend to revise the Final Offer Price. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach … Read more

10,000 to get family and sexual violence training

Source: New Zealand Government Better, and more, training to help staff support in family and sexual violence responses are being rolled out across frontline services, with the goal of reaching 10,000 workers in the next two years.  Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour says, “this will ensure victim-survivors receive best … Read more

Overhauling unsustainable electoral laws

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is overhauling outdated and unsustainable electoral laws including stopping same-day enrolment, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “Allowing late enrolments, however well intentioned, has placed too much strain on the system. The final vote count used to take two weeks, last election it took three.   “If we leave things as … Read more

Hacking the Economic Downturn : Killing It Online in 2025

Source: Press Release Service While 2025 has presented economic challenges for many industries across New Zealand, some local businesses are defying the trend, and they are doing it online. From boutique retailers to service providers, those with strong, well-optimised websites are not just surviving, but thriving. The key to their success lies in building a … Read more

More classrooms for state-integrated schools

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated school network. “State-integrated schools are an important part of our education system. It’s clear they are experiencing similar growth pressures to the state network and … Read more

Modernising heart failure treatment in Hawke’s Bay

Source: New Zealand Government A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is focused on practical, patient-centred improvements to healthcare,” Mr Brown says. “Instead of long waits, repeated hospital … Read more

Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow

Source: New Zealand Government Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “These are rapidly growing sectors, with space alone growing 53 percent in the five years to 2024, contributing $2.47 billion to the … Read more

Removeable battery regulations revoked

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is revoking 2023 regulations requiring all vaping devices to have removeable batteries to resolve a current court challenge brought by Mason Corporation Limited. “Cabinet was advised that taking this step was the best way to resolve the case,” Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says.  “This decision means the proceedings, … Read more

Rites of fish passage

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Corbies Creek, Canterbury, showing the exclusion barrier (left) and a DOC team removing weeds to improve longjaw habitat. Photo: Sjaan Bowie/DOC.  About this time last year, a group of DOC rangers and scientists set out from Twizel for a regular check of a population of threatened fish in nearby Corbies … Read more

Law Business and Media – MinterEllisonRuddWatts advises Warner Bros. Discovery on sale of Discovery NZ to Sky

Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to have advised Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. on the sale of its New Zealand subsidiary, Discovery NZ Limited, to Sky Network Television Limited (Sky). The transaction, announced this week, involves the sale of 100% of the shares in Discovery NZ to Sky, with completion expected on 1 August 2025. Discovery NZ … Read more

Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst laundry detergents

Source: Consumer NZ Three laundry detergents have scored no better than water in Consumer NZ’s laundry detergent test. We put 46 detergents through the wringer. Two detergents ended up with an overall score of 27 out of 100 – the same score given to a wash with only water. Those two products were Shotz Laundry … Read more

Greenpeace – World court’s climate ruling a legal warning shot for Luxon

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the world’s highest court has just delivered a wake-up call for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a historic climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that governments have legal obligations to protect people – both now and in the future – from the worsening impacts of the climate … Read more

University Research – It’s time to rethink scare tactics in health ads – study

Post navigation Archives Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Gruesome smoking warnings and frightening obesity statistics use fear to drive behaviour change. But a University of Auckland researcher says it might be time to try a different approach. Marketing lecturer Dr Saira Raza Khan, whose work focuses on consumer well-being and meaningful consumption, says gratitude can … Read more

International Court of Justice climate ruling a powerful tool for holding countries to account – Oxfam

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam climate change policy lead Nafkote Dabi said: “Oxfam is proud to have supported young climate defenders from the Pacific and elsewhere … Read more

Climate change: ICJ ruling is a landmark win for children – Save the Children

Source: Save the Children The historic climate change ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today is a landmark win for child campaigners, acknowledging the adverse impacts of climate change on child rights, and offering children renewed hope, Save the Children said.  The Advisory Opinion delivered by the world’s highest court finds that states’ legal … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand offers firefighters a 5.1 percent pay increase

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have been negotiating a collective employment agreement for career firefighters since 16 July 2024. Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Operations/Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency has offered the Union a 5.1 percent pay increase over … Read more

Track repair confirmed for Waimata Gemstone Bay

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  24 July 2025 Tracks to Gemstone and Stingray bays were damaged in the same February 2023 extreme weather events which resulted in the extended closure of walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says DOC has worked hard to assess the tracks and was pleased … Read more

Gumboot Friday supporting young people faster

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We are turning the corner with reducing wait times and increasing the workforce. Initiatives such as Gumboot Friday are helping drive that change,” Mr Doocey says. … Read more

Take that! Tourism campaign a hit with Aussies

Source: New Zealand Government The ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday has hit its results out of the park, bringing in thousands of visitors in a boost for regional economies and tourism operators.  Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says ‘Everyone Must Go’ was initially targeted at … Read more

Madame Tussauds Unveils 13 New Taylor Swift Figures in Historic Global Launch

Source: Media Outreach Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s new Taylor Swift wax figure will celebrate the folklore era, as part of the global entertainment brand’s biggest launch to date HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – In news that’s sure to make every Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand … Read more

NZ-AU: IperionX – June 2025 Quarterly Report

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to present its quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2025. Key highlights during and subsequent to the end of the quarter include: Commercial operations: production online and commissioning of all major equipment complete … Read more