Health – ProCare welcomes Pharmac’s move to improve access to asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives

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Source: ProCare ProCare welcomes Pharmac’s announcement to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August. The changes represent a significant step forward in supporting equitable, patient-centred primary care across Aotearoa. The changes will impact funded treatments, including: combination inhalers branded as Symbicort Turbuhaler, DuoResp Spiromax, and Vannair long-acting contraceptives branded as … Read more

Alibaba’s Amap Launches China’s First Multilingual Map with 14 new Languages for Overseas Users

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – As China continues to streamline its visa, transportation, payment and departure tax refund policies, interest in “China Travel” is soaring. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, foreign inbound tourists reached 7,367,400 in the first quarter of 2025, a … Read more

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd Announces CEO Transition: Mr Chua Retires After 42 Years Of Distinguished Service

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Source: Media Outreach Industry veteran steps down after leading company through 15 years of consecutive business growth and digital transformation. He is succeeded by Ms Ang Yien Chia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) announced that Mr. Chua Seck Guan, its Chief Executive … Read more

Health Employment – Hospital nurses to take nationwide strike action – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 36,000 Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted to strike for 24-hours after Health NZ failed to address their safe staffing concerns. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Chief Executive Paul Goulter says there was strong support from members … Read more

Dong Yuhui’s Fujian Journey: The Sea’s Lesson – 30% Destiny, 70% Determination

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Source: Media Outreach FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Recently, Fujian launched the “Marine Culture in Fujian” campaign, inviting experts to share their perspectives on the province’s thriving marine culture. In this video, Dong Yuhui, a top Chinese livestreamer with nearly 30 million followers across China’s major social media platforms, … Read more

The 14th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony Honoring Environmental Education and Green Living

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Canon Hongkong Company Limited (Canon Hong Kong) successfully held the “14th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony” at the Canon Image Square on 5 July 2025. Aiming at commending the winning schools for their outstanding performance … Read more

Focus on Empowerment: Octa Broker Helps Malaysians Jumpstart Their Careers

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Last year, Octa broker teamed up with its long-time charity partner, Ideas International, to carry out STATUS 200, a coding bootcamp for anyone willing to pick up a new valuable skill set from scratch. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and inspiring … Read more

From Manila to CUHK: How One Student’s Journey Challenges Traditional Education Paths

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Source: Media Outreach HONg KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Growing up with regular family trips to Hong Kong, Charles Henry Faustino TAN never imagined he would one day call the city his second home. Now a final-year Professional Accountancy student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), his … Read more

Police appeal for information following vehicle break-ins in Rolleston

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Source: New Zealand Police Rolleston Police investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in the community are appealing for information from the public. Senior Constable Matt Barraclough says Police are aware of multiple reports of vehicles having been allegedly broken into in the early hours of Monday 8 July and Friday 11 July. “These have occurred … Read more

Arts – Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 – A $10,000 Opportunity for Writers

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Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA condemns the New Zealand government’s silence over US sanctions against United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

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Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)  The Palestine Solidarity Network has just demanded that the government speak out against the US sanctions imposed on United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Albanese released a damning report identifying companies complicit in Israel’s mass killing and mass starvation of civilians in Gaza, provoking the US to sanction her.   PSNA Co-Chair Maher … Read more

GoGoX marks 12th anniversary as co-founder Steven Lam being named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – GoGoX, a leader in logistics and delivery solutions, proudly announces that its Co-founder and Chairman, Steven Lam, has been honored as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL). This prestigious recognition highlights Steven’s exceptional leadership and commitment to driving … Read more

Hantec Financial Launches Bangkok Office to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Presence

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Hantec Group, through its renowned financial brand Hantec Financial, proudly announces the official opening of its new South East Asia Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. A modest yet meaningful opening ceremony was held locally, attended by valued partners and industry guests, … Read more

Have you seen Tamiya?

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Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a North Shore teenager who has been reported missing. Tamiya, 15, was last seen in the Torbay area around 1pm on 7 July. Police and her family members have concerns for her safety. Tamiya is described as of a thin build … Read more

Be safe on top of the South roads

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency With weather warnings for the top of the South Island escalated, local drivers are being urged to keep a close eye on road and weather conditions. The Metservice has issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Tasman district about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa. Orange Heavy … Read more

Accommodation support for Tasman and Nelson

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today to support people affected by severe weather in the Tasman and Nelson Region, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service is accepting registrations from displaced residents in Tasman and Nelson who need … Read more

Road closed, SH3, Mapara

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Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 3, north of Pukenui Road, Mapara, is closed following a serious crash. At around 11:30am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash. The road is closed, and motorists should avoid the area and expect significant delays. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. ENDS Issued by the Police … Read more

Guidance boosts safety with transport trailers

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Source: Worksafe New Zealand 11 July 2025 New guidance is plugging a critical gap for businesses which use transport trailers to shift heavy machinery, thanks to an agreement overseen by WorkSafe New Zealand. It follows a 2019 death of Sean Smyth, who was killed when a trailer ramp fell on him at work in Te … Read more

Three feral cats in one photo – monitoring shows predators aplenty on Rakiura

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Striking remote camera images show introduced predators are abundant on Rakiura/Stewart Island, and they need to be urgently controlled this winter to protect pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel and other native species.   The feral cats in this neck of the forest are big and healthy and there’s lots of them. This … Read more

Road Transport Workforce Report released

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand The report explores how the demographic makeup of New Zealand’s road freight industry evolved between 2013 and 2023, drawing from previously unreleased census data. The detailed snapshot of New Zealand’s trucking workforce revealed key insights around age, gender, nationality and ethnicity. Drivers aged over 65 made up more than … Read more

Weather News – MetService issues Red Warning for the Tasman District

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Source: MetService Covering period of Friday 11 July – At 9:59am MetService escalated the severe weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. The Red Rain … Read more

Arts – New work by talented writers win NZSA manuscript assessments

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Source: New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Powerful manuscripts crafted by these accomplished writers, have been chosen to be part of … Read more

Health and Employment – Mental health worker numbers don’t tell full story of service under stress and strain – PSA

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Source: PSA The Government’s trumpeting of a rise in numbers of mental health and addiction service workers contrasts the everyday experiences of PSA members at the frontline. The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today said Health NZ payroll data showed total full-time staff employed in mental health growing by more than 9 per cent year on … Read more

Update – search for missing Whanganui man

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are continuing to search for missing Whanganui man Kahu Gill. Kahu, aged 20, was last seen on Friday 27 June. A car matching the description of Kahu’s car was found in the Whanganui River on 2 July. The Police National Dive Squad was deployed and confirmed that Kahu was not … Read more

Fire and Emergency New Zealand specialist teams in Nelson to support community

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings. Director Service Delivery Operations Brendan Nally says the team got into place early as Nelson has only two roads into the district, and they are prone … Read more

Body recovered in search for missing diver

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Source: New Zealand Police Search crews looking for a missing diver have located a body near Paratutae Island. Formal identification has yet to take place, but it is believed to be the diver who was reported missing at Whatipū Beach early yesterday morning. Police have informed the person’s family, who are being provided with support … Read more

Campus redevelopment marks new chapter for EIT Hawke’s Bay

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 25 seconds ago A limestone mauri stone that survived Cyclone Gabrielle has been placed at the heart of EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, marking the opening of the new Te Papa o Kiwa quadrant and a fully refurbished student hub. The Tim Twist Building, formerly the Twist Library, is … Read more