Health

Chinese tourists flock to New Zealand under visa-waiver trial

China was New Zealand's second-largest source of tourists before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has yet to return to those levels.

THE annual budget season has ended with parliament’s approval of federal budget 2026-27

Once passed, the activity and debate surrounding the budget’s preparation subsides until the next year — exposing the wide gap between policy pronouncements and actual outcomes. The budget shouldn’t be seen as an annual, stand-alone affair…

Parwaz Card initiative: 135 skilled youths leave for KSA to start jobs

LAHORE: The Punjab government has sent the first batch, comprising 135 skilled youths, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) under the ‘Parwaaz Card’ initiative. Addressing a ceremony in this regard here on Wednesday, Chief Minister Maryam…

Nearly 4 in 5 Singapore adults with anxiety or depression don't seek professional help: Duke-NUS study

But most are open to receiving support from peers, highlighting that informal, community-based support could help address unmet mental health needs, according to the findings.

As Elon Musk’s Neuralink turns 10, Tesla CEO hints at achieving Brain Telepathy in patients

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a decade-old venture, is pushing beyond brain-to-computer control. The company aims for higher-bandwidth communication, enabling direct human-to-human and human-to-AI interaction at the speed of thought. This…

Global Ebola risk ‘remains low,’ WHO chief says after France case

France announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory: a doctor who had flown back from the Congo.

Don't wait for Prime Day — the Apple Watch 11 just dropped to an Aussie all-time low price of AU$447

We already know watchOS 27 is coming and not all Apple Watches will support it . So if you’ve been holding off on upgrading an older Apple Watch or you’ve been thinking about getting your first one, then you don’t need to wait until Amazon…

Health ministry worker indicted for stalking subordinate

According to the prosecution, the health ministry worker repeatedly messaged his subordinate, secretly photographed her and entered her home without permission.

Venezuelan doctors return home to give aid amid quake devastation

Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing opens, easing capacity pressure

A new six-storey East Wing has opened at Taranaki Base Hospital, with Health NZ saying the facility will ease pressure on a stretched system.

Clean cooking initiative can boost economic growth— Sanwo-Olu’s adviser

Lagos Governor’s adviser highlights how Nigeria’s clean cooking initiative can drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve public health. Learn more. Read More…

Tinubu’s exit benefits scheme: A new social contract for Nigerian workers

Think of the teacher who spent three decades shaping young minds, the nurse who worked through countless difficult nights, and the civil servant who gave a lifetime to public service. For each of them, retirement should arrive as a season…