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Easier And Cheaper Prescriptions For Kiwis
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Health New Zealand is working with the primary care and community pharmacy sectors to support implementation. More >>
First Cancer Medicine Available In Private Hospitals
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
“Today’s decisions show the culture we are building at Pharmac. Pharmac listened to what patients want. They funded medicines to make patients’ lives easier, and reduce strain on the health system,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Medical Conference Red Tape Cut, And NZ Is Open For Business
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Medical conferences are a great way to expand the collective knowledge and skill of the health workforce through the transfer of ideas and technologies. More >>
Costco Announcement Great News For Shoppers
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicola Willis Minister of Economic Growth News that US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second New Zealand store in South Auckland is great news for Kiwi shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s announcement ... More >>
Medicines Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
This change will increase access to medicines for Kiwis by introducing a streamlined verification pathway for medicines. People will access new treatments more quickly. More >>
New Secretary Of Education Appointed
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Ms MacGregor-Reid has been acting in the role since October 2024 and has played a crucial role in driving the Government’s agenda to ensure New Zealand has a world-leading education system. More >>
National Day Of Reflection For Survivors Of Abuse & Neglect In Care
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 7:48 am | New Zealand Government
There has been significant work done to prevent, identify, and respond to abuse in care since last year. The Government remains committed to continuing this work with care to ensure the wrongs of the past are not repeated. More >>
Attendance Management Plans Required By Law
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2025 included $140 million of additional funding package to improve attendance over the next four years. More >>
Ensuring Students Get A World-Leading Education
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Reti says the legislation will make a positive difference to New Zealand universities by shining a light on the value of freedom of expression and academic freedom. More >>
Damning IPCA Report Prompts Oversight Move
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he expects Police to uphold the highest levels of integrity, transparency and accountability. More >>
Traffic Congestion-Busting Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The legislation passed today allows local authorities to partner with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on targeted time-of-use schemes that ease gridlock, improve freight flow, and support economic growth. More >>
Enhancing Defence’s Cyber Security
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
"Defence will be engaging with three New Zealand companies to support this programme of work – furthering our commitment to grow the New Zealand economy and partner with Kiwi industry to deliver capability faster." More >>
Government Cracks Down On Drug Drivers
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Police will begin roadside screening for four key drugs - THC (cannabis), methamphetamine (meth), MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine - using new oral-fluid testing devices. More >>
Radiology Upgrade To Double Scanning Capacity In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Health More than 10,000 additional MRI and CT scans will be delivered each year for Hawke’s Bay patients, enabling faster diagnoses, following the completion of Stage 1 of the radiology upgrade at Hawke’s Bay Fallen ... More >>
Fairer, Fit-For-Purpose Arms Act To Improve Public Safety
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The new law will be written in plain English, structured logically and with public safety at its core. More >>
New China-NZ Deals And Partnerships Worth $450m
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand companies who participated represented a diverse array of sectors, including food and beverage, health care, and technology. More >>
Cutting-Edge X-Ray Technology Now In Stratford
Monday, 10 November 2025, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Radiology capability in the region will be further expanded when the New East Wing Building (NEWB) radiology department opens at Taranaki Base Hospital in 2026. More >>
Disrupting Organised Criminals And Taking Their Money To Fight Meth
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
This new campaign against meth is part of a wider push to hit organised crime from every angle – cutting off their profits, reducing meth use, ultimately making people feel safer in their communities, businesses and homes. More >>
Action Plan To Combat Methamphetamine Harm
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant action is already underway, including investment in Customs, reviewing maritime security powers, police recruitment, establishing the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime, and Border Security Bill amendments. More >>
Kiwis To Have Their Say On Herds Of Special Interest
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
I encourage hunters, conservationists, & all interested New Zealanders to read the draft plans and share their views on how we can use herd management to achieve better conservation & hunting outcomes, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager. More >>
