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Nurse practitioners can now prescribe more medicines, under legislation passed last week

17 November 2025

Nurse practitioners can now prescribe more medicines, under legislation passed last week

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A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland
	17 Nov 2025: A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland... more

A glimmer of hope for young children suffering respiratory illnesses, as a new medication is under consideration
	16 Nov 2025: A glimmer of hope for young children suffering respiratory illnesses, as a new medication is under consideration... more

The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened
	16 Nov 2025: The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened... more

One new case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, with two airports as locations of interest
	15 Nov 2025: One new case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, with two airports as locations of interest... more

Hospitals are facing a growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infections
	15 Nov 2025: Hospitals are facing a growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infections... more

Five community organisations with a focus on supporting youth mental health are receiving a funding boost from the Government
	15 Nov 2025: Five community organisations with a focus on supporting youth mental health are receiving a funding boost from the Government... more

Tongan rugby league international Eliesa Katoa is set to be shifted from an Auckland hospital to one in Melbourne, as he continues his recovery following brain surgery
	14 Nov 2025: Tongan rugby league international Eliesa Katoa is set to be shifted from an Auckland hospital to one in Melbourne, as he continues his recovery following brain surgery... more

Police have selected the detection device they'll use for new roadside drug testing - picking up on cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine
	14 Nov 2025: Police have selected the detection device they'll use for new roadside drug testing - picking up on cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine... more

Cases of VRE have triggered infection prevention measures to be put in place at Christchurch Hospital
	14 Nov 2025: Cases of VRE have triggered infection prevention measures to be put in place at Christchurch Hospital... more

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