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Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Zoom Health is urging an overhaul of New Zealand's pharmacy funding as 12‑month prescriptions loom, warning closures and care gaps will grow.
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New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.
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AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.
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Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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The peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient market is poised for significant growth, driven by demand for targeted therapies and advances in synthesis technology.
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AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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The healthcare sector is on the brink of transformation as experts predict the AI market could reach USD $17.2 billion by 2032, revolutionising patient care.
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Iktos & Cube Biotech partner to tackle metabolic disorders

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Iktos and Cube Biotech have partnered to leverage AI-driven drug discovery and advanced protein technology, targeting the Amylin Receptor for cardiometabolic disorders.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Gamified healthcare apps market set to hit USD $31 billion

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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The gamified healthcare app market is predicted to soar to USD $31 billion by 2034, bolstered by rising chronic disease incidences.
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Apple expands health features in Apple Watch & AirPods Pro 2

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces health features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, targeting sleep apnoea and hearing issues, expanding its health-tech footprint.
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Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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Dunedin tech firm launches new oral health platform

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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A new health care model has launched to help address the high number of Kiwis with poor oral health and reduce access barriers to preventative dental treatment.
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Sleep screening devices market to be US$17.5 billion by 2033: FMI

Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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The sleep screening devices market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 6.6% between 2023 and 2033, totalling around US$17.5 billion by 2033.
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Digital health market to be USD $2.586 trillion by 2032: FMI

Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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The digital health market is expected to be worth US$224.24 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 27.7% to reach USD $2.586 trillion by 2032.
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Digital wound care to grow to US$3,293 million by 2033: FMI

Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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The global market for digital wound measurement devices is likely to reach US$3,293.3 million by 2033, expanding at 3.8% CAGR over the next ten years.
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NetEvents 2023: Openwater's revolutionary disease approach

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Dr Mary Lou Jepsen, Chairman of Openwater, reveals how the company's technology could revolutionise cancer treatment.
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Pound for pound, PaySauce adds up to best payroll value at Kilo

Thu, 25th Aug 2022
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Online whole foods retailer Kilo has switched to PaySauce for easier timesheets and payroll administration, as recommended by their company accountant.
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COVID-19 causes biosensor market to triple in two years

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Technology research company IDTechEx has found COVID-19, especially testing capabilities, drove the point-of-care biosensors industry to dramatically expand.
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Fitbit extends health partnership

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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Fitbit and Diabetes New Zealand have announced an extension to their multi-year partnership, are five years of doing business together.