Auckland Violence: A man has died after a “grievous” central-city attack on Wellesley St East; a 23-year-old is due in Auckland District Court charged with murder. Aged Care Funding: Health NZ will lift aged residential care funding by 4% (about $79m) for 2026/27, including faster, clinically appropriate admissions (including weekends where safe). Fire & Emergency Review: The Internal Affairs Minister has asked for an evaluation of Fire and Emergency NZ’s insurance levy funding model, questioning whether it’s fair and fit for purpose given the wider role. Rural Cancer Access: Dargaville is set to get new acute care and cancer infusion services, aiming to cut travel for patients and whānau and ease pressure on bigger hospitals. Mental Health Safety: E tū is warning against a police plan to reduce time with mental health patients in EDs from 60 minutes to 15, saying it could push risk onto hospital security and delay responses. Breast Cancer Inequities: A researcher says Pasifika women still face inequities, including younger onset and surgical delays, calling for culturally safe, easier access to diagnostic imaging. Maternity Scans Policy: Labour pledges free nationwide maternity ultrasound scans to remove out-of-pocket costs and reduce inequities for low-income, Māori and Pacific families. Tech in Cardiology: Auckland’s HeartLab has landed a major Advara contract for AI cardiology software to speed echocardiogram assessment and improve access. Supplements Reality Check: A large review finds calcium and vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures for most community-dwelling older adults. Nutrition App Upgrade: MyFitnessPal is adding an AI-powered Coach to turn food logs into personalized nutrition guidance.