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NationalJuly 22

Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds

With thousands of children under five hospitalised each year with RSV, experts want NZ to catch up with other countries and introduce a universal vaccination programme.
    Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds
    Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds
    NationalJuly 22

    New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon

    The prime minister insists New Zealand will meet its climate change targets, despite a report saying they are very much at risk of being missed.
    New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon
    New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon
    NationalJuly 22

    New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way

    The government is set to make clear the future of residence options for parents of migrant New Zealanders.
    New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way
    New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way
    NationalJuly 22

    Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate

    Stuart Nash has resigned as a New Zealand First candidate, Winston Peters has announced.
    Lillian Hanly
    Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate
    Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate
    NationalJuly 22

    PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments

    MPs across the political spectrum have criticised NZ First candidate Stuart Nash after his comments regarding a National MP's maternity leave.
    PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments
    PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments
    NationalJuly 22

    Deepfake bill 'first step' in AI regulation

    Laura McClure's bill would expand the definition of 'intimate visual recording' to include images or videos manipulated by AI without consent.
    Deepfake bill 'first step' in AI regulation
    Deepfake bill 'first step' in AI regulation
    NationalJuly 22

    Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite

    Age Concern Auckland says older people are facing impossible choices as the surging cost of living crisis continues to bite.
    Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite
    Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite
    NationalJuly 22

    NZ now at risk of missing all climate targets

    New Zealand is at risk of missing all of its climate targets, and time to get back on track is running out, the Climate Change Commission says.
    NZ now at risk of missing all climate targets
    NZ now at risk of missing all climate targets
    NationalJuly 22

    Pass rate for critical NCEA numeracy test falls

    Barely half the teens who attempted the critical NCEA numeracy exam earlier this year passed.
    Pass rate for critical NCEA numeracy test falls
    Pass rate for critical NCEA numeracy test falls
    NationalJuly 21

    Death from bunny-hopping campervan a 'tragic and unique accident'

    Kenneth Cotter was standing next to his campervan with the door open when he jiggled the gear stick, thinking the vehicle wasn’t in gear.
    Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
    Death from bunny-hopping campervan a 'tragic and unique accident'
    Death from bunny-hopping campervan a 'tragic and unique accident'
    NationalJuly 21

    Spend on locum doctors at new high

    The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200m.
    Spend on locum doctors at new high
    Spend on locum doctors at new high
    NationalJuly 21

    GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike

    A Wellington bike shop owner has recovered more than $10,000 worth of goods by using GPS trackers in his bikes.
    GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
    GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
    NationalJuly 21

    Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition

    A petition asking for cancer drug Keytruda to be funded for early-stage breast cancer has received more than 17,000 signatures.
    Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
    Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition