Healthcare Sector

Australia: Battle Between Private Hospitals and Health Insurers: What’s at Stake?

In recent years, a growing standoff between private hospitals and health insurers has come to the forefront of Australia’s healthcare sector. At its heart is a disagreement over how much health insurers should pay hospitals for their services, a conflict...
New Zealand Universities

New Zealand Universities Strikes Loom as Pay Disputes Persist: Three Out of Four Institutions Offer 2-3% Pay Rises

New Zealand universities and their academic and support staff, three of the four institutions facing strike action on Thursday have extended pay rise offers ranging from two to three percent for most employees. However, these offers have been met with...
New Zealand

New Zealand: Fewer Road Cones on Gisborne Roads as New Traffic Management Plan Takes Shape

Gisborne, known for its scenic beauty and rugged terrain, has been grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which left many of its roads in disrepair. In a bid to manage the ongoing recovery efforts more effectively, the Gisborne District...
Dental Care

A Toothless Health System: Why It’s Time to Bring Dental Care Into Medicare

When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was conspicuously left out. Now, half a century later, Australians are still suffering the consequences. In an era where medical care is largely covered by the universal healthcare...
Australia

Australia’s National Newspoll: Another 50-50 Deadlock Amid Political Stalemate

Australia's political landscape continues to reflect deep divisions, with a national Newspoll conducted between September 16 and 20 showing a deadlock at 50-50 for the third consecutive time. The poll, based on a sample size of 1,249 voters, highlights the...
Web of Data Brokers

Unseen Web of Data Brokers, Telemarketers, and Scammers: Why Australia Needs Stronger Privacy Protections

In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of currency, companies wield significant power, collecting and sharing our personal information between brokers, telemarketers, and often with scammers. These businesses profit from the data they collect, while Australians...
Police, firefighters and an ambulance responded to a 'well-involved' house fire in Tidal Rd, Māngere

South Auckland: Young Child Dies in House Fire, Investigations Underway

A devastating house fire claimed the life of a young child on Saturday afternoon in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere, leaving the local community in shock and grief. Firefighters who arrived at the scene were confronted with thick, billowing...
Microsoft Copilot

ACC Leads Government’s Charge on AI: Pioneering AI Integration in Public Services

New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), has emerged as a key player in the government’s push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across public services, particularly through its groundbreaking trial of Microsoft’s generative AI tool, Copilot. Recent reports and internal evaluations...
Hell Pizza

New Zealand Controversial Advertising: Reflecting Society’s Fault Lines or Fueling Divides?

Controversial advertising has always had the power to hold a mirror up to society. At its best, it can unite us in shared humor or shared outrage, sparking conversations that challenge societal norms and shape our beliefs. At its worst,...
Australia

47,500 Australians Found Work in August: A Testament to Economic Balance

In August, an extra 47,500 Australians entered the workforce, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. This development is more than just a numerical success; it represents a major achievement for both the Australian government and the Reserve Bank...
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