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Newshub's Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter when newsroom closes: McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub ...
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Confirmed: Stuff’s new 6pm bulletin to run on Three from July 6: The print news giant has beaten out NZME to create a 6pm bulletin to replace Newshub at Three ...
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Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?: This week’s deal to outsource Newshub’s 6pm TV news to Stuff is a bold move for an company that’s never ...
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Watch live: Chris Hipkins speaks after ministers Melissa Lee, Penny Simmonds lose portfolios
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Journalists offered 'radical' solution to save part of Newshub - Patrick Gower: The senior journalist is continuing his crusade to save at least part of the ...
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Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas
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These countries have already banned TikTok: TikTok is already banned in a handful of countries and from government-issued devices in a number of others ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
The five most baffling moments from Melissa Lee’s post-Newshub interviews: Don't ask her to talk about the process.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/11-04-2024/the-five-most-baffling-moments-from-melissa-lees-post-newshub-interviews
Anne Salmond: My open submission on this radical, flawed fast-track bill: Dame Anne Salmond to a select comittee examining the Fast-Track Approvals Bill ...
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Robin Swann to step down as health minister, what next for health service?: Analysis of the news that the health minister will stand down when his Westminster ...
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Defence Force luggage lost ahead of Gallipoli service: For the first time in history, the role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the Gallipoli Anzac Day dawn ...
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Media Insider: Shortland Street eyes rebate rescue; Gossip column pulled after magazine swipe; Top boss’ bid for Newshub
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Too few doctors trained: Lauterbach warns of serious shortage of doctors: According to Health Minister Lauterbach, 50,000 doctors have not been trained enough in ...
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UK lawmakers pass bill seeking to gradually phase out smoking | Africanews: The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?: Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
rnz.co.nz/news/environment/515221/is-nz-bringing-in-indonesian-coal-every-month-to-keep-the-lights-on
The government's 22 trips abroad in April: The government appears committed to overseas visits with 14 miniters and MPs in 18 countries this month.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/515216/the-government-s-22-trips-abroad-in-april
AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'fragrant, methane-wrapped bull***' - Bob Carr: The former Australian Foreign Minister has continued to warn New Zealand against joining the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514608/aukus-pillar-2-a-fragrant-methane-wrapped-bull-bob-carr
Anne Salmond: NZ is a democracy, not a company: Opinion: How the weakening or avoiding of parliamentary and external checks and balances on executive power risks ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/11/anne-salmond-nz-is-a-democracy-not-a-company/
TV or not TV?: MediaRoom column: On Tuesday and Wednesday scores of journalists at our two major TV newsrooms will learn if their jobs will be eliminated – or if ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/09/tv-or-not-tv/
Newshub closure: The history of TV3 news broadcasts in New Zealand: The rivalry, naturally, was there from the start. “I personally think one of us is going to ...
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Hospital reform: This is what Health Minister Lauterbach is planning: The federal and state governments were deeply divided over the hospital reform ...
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Who helps with the ‘huge emotional toll’ of being an MP?: MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you ...
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TVNZ's Sunday understood to be cancelled: TVNZ's current affairs programme Sunday has been cancelled, RNZ understands. The confirmation comes one day ...
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Anne Salmond: NZ is a democracy, not a company: Opinion: How the weakening or avoiding of parliamentary and external checks and balances on executive power risks ...
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AUKUS, Gaza on agenda during Winston Peters-Antony Blinken talks in Washington: The Foreign Affairs Minister got a surprise for this 79th during a diplomatic ...
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Leaders asking us to take the Aukus 2 model for a test drive: Parliament is in recess and the Prime Minister is sunning himself in Asia — which he may be very ...
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From lobbyist to legislator: Andrew Hoggard's vision for reform: Andrew Hoggard might be new to Parliament, but he's certainly not new to New Zealand's screens ...
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Defeated bill not the end of fight for right to sustainable environment – Shaw: Legislation that would have added the right to a sustainable environment to the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/doomed-bill-not-the-end-of-fight-for-right-to-sustainable-environment-shaw/
Stuff-Newshub TV news deal: Six questions for 6pm - a new-look evening news and a leading contender to front it
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Lamb, bungy jumping and crypto: Meat exports and tourism are major foreign exchange earners for New Zealand but is the country missing an opportunity by not ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/lamb-bungy-jumping-and-crypto/
Media Minister had 'more than enough time' to find solutions - opposition: Facing questions over proposals to support the media, the PM and Media Minister only ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513939/media-minister-had-more-than-enough-time-to-find-solutions-opposition
Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries : Refuses to give Serame a free pass Masisi compelled to choose between him and Serame Sources believe he is stronger ...
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Southern Say: Simmonds dispenses with rights Bill: The James Shaw farewell tour kicked into high gear this week, as Parliament debated - and rejected - his New ...
odt.co.nz/opinion/southern-say-simmonds-dispenses-rights-bill
Samoa citizenship bill passes first hurdle in Parliament with help of Act and NZ First
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How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
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Migraine pills to be offered on NHS for first time in boost for 170,000 sufferers
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These are the places where Chinese-owned TikTok is already banned: is in the cross hairs of authorities in the
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries: “Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the ...
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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
Ultimate HMO commences diaspora health insurance scheme: The Ultimate Health HMO has launched the Diaspora Health Insurance programme for Nigerians in the United ...
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West Africa: Three More West African Countries Inaugurate Malaria Vaccination: The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful ...
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Brain drain: MDCAN seeks retirement age increase for members: The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria has said that 1,594 consultants who are ...
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NZ lawyer and mediator is Tonga's new anti-corruption commissioner: New Zealand barrister and mediator James Christopher LaHatte has been appointed as Tonga's ...
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Deyalsingh: NWRHA paying for counselling for babies’ parents - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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Collective bargaining dispute in the healthcare system: Curafutura boycotts meeting with Federal Councilor
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Paid articlePaid Explainer: The controversial refugee bill that Luxon flip-flopped over: Critics say it paves the way for Australian-style detention policies ...
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Why there will be more, rather than less, smoking of weed in Bonn in the future: This is how legislation becomes rubbish in a bag: The Minister of Health is ...
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Saarbrücken: Werner Schreiber about his great political career: Werner Schreiber from Saarbrücken was a member of the CDU state parliament and member of the ...
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‘One of the greatest ever’: Warmington waxes lyrical over retired House clerk Curtis
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Long Covid in MV: Minister Drese comments on the treatment in the state parliament
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Guyana amplifies efforts for universal HPV vaccination - Guyana Chronicle: Emphasising the role of the vaccine in cervical cancer prevention, Dr Anthony outlined ...
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NCP meets, may merge BOA with NIRSAL: Vice President Kashim Shettima said the government is committed to repositioning and reforming BOA to drive the ...
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Protests in Suhl - The rich pharmacist is just a phantom: The decline in pharmacies threatens the supply of medicines. We spoke to pharmacist Andrea Kern in ...
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Paid articlePaid FG safe motherhood initiative targets seven million women: The Federal Government on, Monday, launched guidelines on safe motherhood, targeting at least seven ...
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Partnership between China and Bahamas will see 'life-changing' eye surgeries, Darville says
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NSW Health settles largest underpayment class action outcome for junior doctors alleging underpayment
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Decrease in dengue cases recorded this week - Guyana Chronicle: - Health minister says - Teams deployed, engaging in fogging exercises MINISTER ...
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Norderney in a state of emergency: Health Minister Lauterbach causes laughter at the SPD's spring meeting
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Delhi News Live Updates: Saurabh Bharadwaj to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail today
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Liechtenstein State Hospital: third referendum on new building: The dispute over the Liechtenstein State Hospital never ends. Due to planning errors and ...
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DEYALSINGH PROVIDES UPDATE ON NICU DEATHS: Investigations are continuing into the deaths of babies at the Port of Spain General Hospital.
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Minister accepts petition on Alfeld hospital - and also comments on the future of Gronau
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Wilson emphasises value of vaccination: Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, has encouraged the community not to heed medical misinformation and avail of vaccines ...
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Award-winning doctor rebukes multivitamin ad, says ‘there’s nothing called multivitamin deficiency’
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Hospitals asked to stay prepared as deaths rise in heat wave: Stay prepared for the rising number of patients during the ongoing heat wave as health minister ...
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More nurses from Cuba expected this week – Health Minister - Guyana Chronicle: IN an effort to mitigate the shortage of nurses that exists in Guyana’s healthcare ...
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Urgent whooping cough warning as one baby dead and 50 ill: A baby has died and 50 more people are ill after the outbreak of a 100-day cough at a popular European ...
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New Dunedin Green MP’s journey to Parliament: From political refugee to future member of Parliament, Francisco Hernandez has been on a quite a journey ...
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MDCAN laments decreasing number of consultants: THE Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has said 1,594 consultants who are 55 years and above ...
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Health insurance evaluated - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly: President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has ordered the launch of the second phase of Egypt’s universal health ...
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Raila torn between fighting for the masses or securing top seat at AU: Kenyans are baffled that Opposition chief Raila Odinga, uncharacteristically ...
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Police visit before the SPD conference: Emder sees the freedom of his opinion threatened
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391 people die of cholera, dengue fever in Sudan, Health Ministry says: Sudan's Health Ministry has put in place urgent interventions in cholera-affected states ...
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Medical Act to get a boost via amendment, says Health Minister: PETALING JAYA: The proposal to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) will receive the much-needed ...
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PM pained by baby deaths: Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday described the deaths of several babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Port of ...
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Weed ban at Oktoberfest after Germany legalises cannabis: Bavaria has banned smoking cannabis at public festivals, Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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Germany charges sixth suspect in plot to kidnap health minister, topple govt: German prosecutors said Wednesday they had charged a sixth suspect in a far-right ...
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Opposition Leader on babies dying at hospital: Fire ‘minister of death’ - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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The doctors’ strikes: Never-ending wars and how ministers navigated protests since independence
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Greens want to ban nicotine pouches for under 18s nationwide, ÖVP waves this off: Regulating the consumption of tobacco-free nicotine pouches for those under 18 ...
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