November 8th, 2024

News

7 months ago

Government to address accommodation supplement issues in Queenstown

In a significant move towards resolving financial support limitations for accommodation, the Government has announced plans to consider options for addressing a zoning...

7 months 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...

7 months 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...

7 months 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...

7 months 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...

7 months 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...

7 months ago

Government announces measures to expedite building consent processes

In a bid to tackle the protracted delays in the building consent system, the New Zealand government, under the stewardship of Building and Construction...

7 months ago

New mental health services to ease pressure on emergency departments

In a groundbreaking move to alleviate the strain on hospital emergency departments (EDs), Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey on Thursday announced the introduction...