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  •   Home > News > Politics

    It's a long-awaited day for many advanced melanoma patients in New Zealand

    It's a long-awaited day for many advanced melanoma patients in New Zealand


    From today many with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma will now have wider access to Keytruda and the branded drug Tafinlar and Mekinist.

    Melanoma New Zealand Chief executive Andrea Newland says this brings New Zealand further in line with international standards of care.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     03 Jun: New Zealand is sitting in the United State's good graces - while it pressures Australia to ramp up defence spending
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     02 Jun: David Seymour won't be letting his new role stop him from speaking out
     02 Jun: Doubts a boost in learning support funding will be enough for neurodivergent children
     01 Jun: Jacinda Ardern on having imposter syndrome and why 'confidence gaps' can be good for leaders
     01 Jun: Research has revealed insurance is a growing financial burden for New Zealanders
     01 Jun: There's been a big drop in women's representation, in the Government's new science leadership roles
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     Today's News

    International:
    Experts weigh in on correct hot-desking etiquette 10:07

    Business:
    New Zealand is sitting in the United State's good graces - while it pressures Australia to ramp up defence spending 10:07

    Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway 1 has re-opened at Clarence, north of Kaikoura, after an early morning vehicle fire 9:57

    International:
    Health practitioner regulator gets tough on cosmetic injectable industry to protect patient safety 9:27

    Education:
    The safety of Dunedin's bus hub is under review 9:27

    Health & Safety:
    Fresh evidence for coordinated, long term action on dementia 8:17

    Law and Order:
    More court appearances today, over Friday night's large violent boy-racer gatherings in Levin and Palmerston North 8:07

    Law and Order:
    Triple murder accused and mushroom cook Erin Patterson is set to continue her evidence in an Australian court today 7:57

    Rugby League:
    The Warriors claim Mitch Barnett's season-ending knee injury in the win over the Rabbitohs couldn't have been predicted nor prevented 7:57

    Politics:
    UK unveils radical defence overhaul as Starmer eyes Russian threat 7:47


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