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1 year ago

Novel trial in NZ tests ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression

Researchers at the University of Otago are embarking on a groundbreaking trial, investigating the combination of ketamine, a drug with short-term antidepressant effects, with...

1 year ago

New Zealand government announces $18m boost for health travel assistance

In a significant move to support New Zealanders requiring specialist health treatment, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced an $18 million funding...

1 year ago

ECE subsidy fails to address sector's core issues, says NZEI Te Riu Roa

The National Party's FamilyBoost subsidy, designed to alleviate childcare costs for families, has been criticised for not reaching the most needy due to administrative...

1 year ago

Families to receive up to $75 a week help with ECE fees

In a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on families, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced a new initiative that promises up to...

1 year ago

UN report warns water tensions fueling global conflicts, calls for increased cooperation

PARIS - United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, released by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, paints a concerning picture of how water scarcity...

1 year ago

New Zealand shines in the 2023 IQAir World Air Quality Report

The latest findings from the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report have cast a spotlight on New Zealand as one of the few...

1 year ago

Revolutionising banking: Commerce Commission targets innovation and competition

New Zealand's personal banking sector is on the cusp of a monumental shift. The Commerce Commission's first-ever competition study into the industry...

1 year ago

Kiwi research soars to International Space Station

New Zealand achieved a historic first as a research project from the University of Canterbury was launched to the International Space Station (ISS),