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Fast-track for overseas-approved medicines passes; conference ads for unapproved drugs now allowed
The law now permits advertising of unapproved medicines at medical conferences and trade shows.
November 13, 2025
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‘Dial down the hysteria’: doctors say measles fear out of proportion to risk
The current outbreak is under 20 cases in a nation of 5.4 million.
November 7, 2025
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TPU audit suggests free GP visits won’t fix a doctor shortage
A “political gimmick to justify a new tax.”
October 31, 2025
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‘Official narrative is crumbling’: NYT concedes genetics explain only a fraction of autism cases
”For years, researchers who questioned pharmaceutical or environmental links were marginalised,…”
October 28, 2025
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‘Contact tracing’ returns: Health NZ sounds nationwide alarm over 10 measles cases
“Hundreds” at Wellington College have been told they’re close contacts.
October 28, 2025
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Health NZ apologises after girl vaccinated at school against mother’s wishes
She “looked old enough to have this.”
October 21, 2025
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Doctors warn New Zealanders’ health is declining, call for action on social factors
Nobody is quite sure why?
October 14, 2025
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Are ‘microplastics’ to blame for surging rates of bowel cancer among young Kiwis?
“Something in the environment that we’re not seeing as bad is probably triggering this.”
September 30, 2025
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Sugary drinks may fuel colorectal cancer spread, Texas study finds
“Reducing sugary drinks… may benefit patients with colorectal cancer.”
September 28, 2025
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Warning NZ is unprepared for doubling of dementia patients
Dementia cases are expected to more than double to 170,000 by 2050.
September 23, 2025
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