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Almost 40% of New Zealanders now have some form of health …

WEBA new report out of the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows almost 40% of New Zealand’s population now have some form of health insurance, highlighting growing …

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AI will change New Zealand's healthcare interest.co.nz

WEBBut as the report suggests, adoption tends to fall behind the pace of innovation in AI. Te Whatu Ora–Health New Zealand has also not approved emerging …

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The brain needs meat

WEBA German study, and one Braakhuis talks about in the podcast, found about found that 34% of people with depression started on a vegetarian diet before the onset of their mental …

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The functional nutritional and immuno-supportive benefits of velvet

WEBBlood health. Support for blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Maintaining a normal cholesterol balance. Athletic performance. Support for memory function. Anti-ageing …

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UniMed set to become NZ’s third biggest health insurer

WEBAccuro is an NZ-owned insurer and has 30,000 members according to its website. UniMed, also known as Union Medical Benefits Society, says it will represent …

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Former Helen Clark adviser to head up new group to oversee …

WEBGetty Images. Helen Clark’s former top adviser, Heather Simpson, is being brought in to lead a new group that will support the Ministry of Health as it ramps up …

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The pros and cons of PKE interest.co.nz

WEBIn recent weeks, palm kernel extract (PKE) has been in the spotlight. The key reason for this has been the decision by Landcorp to phase out its use on their …

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Insurers leave landlords exposed to paying for meth damage

WEB1. Changing government standards. More meth residue now needs to be detected for a property to be considered contaminated. The Ministry of Health on October 27 …

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Promoting the health of the nation interest.co.nz

WEBSo there are things that can be done other than redisorganising the health system yet again. Ministers of Health, please take note. Reflecting on the year, may I …

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Government gives Pharmac $1.7b and appoints Paula Bennett to …

WEBFormer National Party minister will chair the board of Pharmac which has been burnished with a $1.7 billion budget boost. Associate Health Minister David …

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FMA warns Southern Cross entities over almost $600,000 in …

WEBThe total amount of overcharged Southern Cross Medical Care Society premiums was $161,547 across 1,957 customers which accounts for approximately 0.2% of its …

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'This government is committed to making life better for tenants'

WEBNew Minister of Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill will enable the Government to set standards for rental …

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Health insurers compared interest.co.nz

WEBInterest.co.nz has compared premium costs and health cover between seven insurers for a single, childless, non-smoking woman, aged 25, 35, 45, and 55. Southern …

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Ryman's $900 million 'reset' as debt to be repaid interest.co.nz

WEBRetirement village operator Ryman Healthcare [ RYM] is asking shareholders for $902 million as it looks to repay debts raised on the United States Private Placement market …

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