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Antibiotic use likely fuelled the rise of a ‘superbug’ in NZ – genomics offers a defence against the next threat

18 August 2025

Over-subscription of a topical antibiotic likely led to the emergence of a superbug which is now the leading cause of resistant infections.

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Putin got the red-carpet treatment from Trump. Where does this leave Ukraine?
	18 Aug: Trump’s dealings with Putin show it matters little to Trump how peace is attained in Ukraine, or how long it lasts.... more

Concerns are mounting among senior figures at Auckland Council over delays in appointing an investment manager
	18 Aug: Concerns are mounting among senior figures at Auckland Council over delays in appointing an investment manager for the city's 1.3 billion dollar Future Fund... more

A 26-year-old is due in court today following a house fire in Palmerston North yesterday
	18 Aug: A 26-year-old is due in court today following a house fire in Palmerston North yesterday... more

Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street
	17 Aug: Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street... more

Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua
	17 Aug: Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua... more

A plethora of improvement areas for Waikato heading into this afternoon's NPC rugby outing against Counties Manukau in Hamilton
	17 Aug: A plethora of improvement areas for Waikato heading into this afternoon's NPC rugby outing against Counties Manukau in Hamilton... more

Waikato are wary of some big name personnel in the Counties Manukau ranks ahead of this afternoon's NPC rugby fixture in Hamilton
	17 Aug: Waikato are wary of some big name personnel in the Counties Manukau ranks ahead of this afternoon's NPC rugby fixture in Hamilton... more

Two men are due to appear in court, following a firearms incident in Christchurch over the weekend
	17 Aug: Two men are due to appear in court, following a firearms incident in Christchurch over the weekend... more

The Warriors women have suffered a 20-to-16 NRLW loss to the Canberra Raiders in Hamilton, despite only having 11 players for most of the contest
	17 Aug: The Warriors women have suffered a 20-to-16 NRLW loss to the Canberra Raiders in Hamilton, despite only having 11 players for most of the contest... more

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