Can New Zealand Eliminate Cervical Cancer?
Health experts in Aotearoa New Zealand are confident that cervical cancer can be eradicated through a combination of vaccination, screening, and treatment, aligning with the World … Read more
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Iran Proposes Peace Deal to US to End Hostilities and Lift Sanctions
Tehran has presented a new peace proposal to Washington aimed at de-escalating the ongoing regional conflict, according to state media reports. The offer, which includes demands … Read more
National Party Scraps Good Character Discounts for Sexual Offenders – But Is It Necessary?
New Zealand’s political debate over justice and victim rights has taken a sharp turn with the National Party’s proposal to eliminate the consideration of good character … Read more
Ending Pay Secrecy: The Future of Transparent Salaries
New Zealand is taking a major step toward pay transparency, marking the end of an era when employers could legally enforce pay secrecy clauses in employment … Read more
Sultanas up, avocados down: Here’s how food prices are really moving
On the surface, the latest data on food prices suggests a moment of stability. In April, prices remained largely flat, showing a slower rate of increase … Read more
Pharmac adds Wegovy weight-loss drug to potential funding list
New Zealand’s drug-funding agency, Pharmac, has moved the weight-loss medication Wegovy onto its list of medicines suitable for future funding, marking a significant step toward public … Read more
Grandmother claims Ozempic caused stabbing of daughter-in-law and grandson
A New South Wales court has heard a startling defense from a 60-year-old woman who claims the side effects of a popular weight-loss medication may have … Read more
What you need to know about getting a flu vaccine this year and the ‘super-k’ flu
As temperatures drop and respiratory illnesses begin to climb, health officials are urging the public to prioritize their annual immunizations. This year, the conversation is dominated … Read more
AA calls for stricter rules on high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters
The Automobile Association (AA) is calling for an urgent overhaul of regulations governing electric bikes and scooters, warning that a surge of high-powered imports is creating … Read more
Erica Stanford defends proposed NZ immigration law changes
The tension between national security and human rights often crystallizes in the fine print of immigration law. In New Zealand, that tension has moved from the … Read more
Xero CEO Addresses Misconduct Allegations Against Founder Sir Rod Drury
Xero, the cloud-accounting powerhouse that helped redefine the back-office for millions of small businesses, is currently grappling with a legacy of its own. The company’s chief … Read more
Veteran wins appeal for brain-cancer to be treated as service-related in landmark case
A landmark ruling by the Veterans’ Entitlements Appeal Board has determined that a veteran’s brain cancer must be treated as service-related, linking the illness to exposure … Read more