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      Home > News > Health & Safety

    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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     Today's News

    		 Business:
    An expert's emphasising the importance of vaccines while influenza rates are high 17:26

     Environment:
    One person has died while clearing floodwaters in Tasman 16:57

     Rugby:
    A combination of brutality and elegance is the game plan for the Maori All Blacks tonight, in their clash with a Japan XV in Tokyo 16:47

     Rugby:
    Poor sideline behaviour is present across other sporting codes than just rugby 16:17

     Rugby League:
    The Warriors will be extra wary, ahead of their match in Brisbane, after one of their opponents received added motivation 15:47

     Health & Safety:
    Hospitalisations for respiratory illnesses remain high 15:27

     Rugby:
    The Maori All Blacks are adamant they will overcome a lack of preparation and perform with credit against a top-class Japan XV in Tokyo tonight 15:07

     International:
    From Lewis Capaldi's triumphant return to a surprise album party: Here's what you've missed at Glastonbury 2025 so far 15:07

     Cricket:
    A bowling masterclass from veteran quick Josh Hazlewood has powered Australia to a resounding 159-run victory over the West Indies in the test series opener at Bridgetown 14:57

     International:
    Does travel insurance cover cancellations due to war or natural disasters? 14:07

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