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Albanese reassures around social media policy fears

Albanese reassures around social media policy fears

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban...

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

The deputy health and disability commissioner has found two GPs working separately inappropriately issued medical certificates for Covid-19 vaccine exemptions.

Baby dies after condition missed five times

The Māngere Bridge couple wanted to share their story, as they worry it might happen to someone...

Baby dies after condition missed five times

A sonographer and radiologist failed to diagnose critical conditions in two separate pregnancies, including one involving twin babies where one later died, a report has revealed.

Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says

Health Minister Shane Reti. Photo: Reuters

Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says

Labour's health spokesperson says health numbers are being gamed by cutting the number of people who can go on surgery waitlists.

One seriously injured in South Dunedin crash

Emergency services at the scene of a crash in South Dunedin this afternoon. Photo: Ben Andrews

One seriously injured in South Dunedin crash

One person is believed to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in South Dunedin this afternoon.

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

Vice President of the Philippines Sara Duterte, pictured during her inauguration in 2022. Photo:...

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said, describing it as a ...

Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund

Christopher Schwartz from iSeeCars Ltd in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund

A “surreal” dispute with a Christchurch car dealer has ended with a couple being sent pictures of a faeces-splattered toilet and car seat after they took him to a tribunal to get a refund for a vehicle they never received.

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

The popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding...

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

A New Zealander who fell ill with what's believed to be methanol poisoning in Laos has returned home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Man tries to flee down dead end street - police

Man tries to flee down dead end street - police

A Dunedin man allegedly fleeing police backed himself into a corner when he turned down a dead end road mid-pursuit.

Man threw bottle at window rather than pour it out - police

When police asked a Dunedin man to pour out his bottle of beer, he responded by allegedly throwing it through a second storey window.

Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists

A Palmerston North Hospital outpatient clinic is not taking referrals due to what it is calling a...

Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists

GPs say patients who desperately need hospital treatment are increasingly not even making it onto waiting lists.

Call for urgent intervention as obesity rates soar

One in eight New Zealand children are obese, a new report says. File photo: Reuters

Call for urgent intervention as obesity rates soar

It is time for urgent government intervention to tackle the country's obesity rates, a think tank says.

Luxon on govt's first year in charge

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon on govt's first year in charge

Analysis - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking backwards.

COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed

Attendees walk past the COP29 entrance during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29...

COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed

The government may be faced with a hefty bill to up its contribution to international climate change efforts, as a new target is set to help developing countries decarbonise.

Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat

Buddy the ram is quite at home in the back seat of Tessa Kingsbury’s car. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Buddy the sheep fan of the back seat

The back of the car is usually reserved for children, dogs or shopping bags from the supermarket.

Luxon not budging on $1.9b hospital cost

Busy mixing a mocktail at Soda in Queenstown yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said...

Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.

Standing tall

Standing tall

Onlookers watch as the Christmas tree goes up in the Octagon a month before Christmas.

Violation possible in hospital changes

United Nations Association of New Zealand Otago branch treasurer Peter Frost discusses people's...

Violation possible in hospital changes

The United Nations Association of New Zealand claims the government could be in violation of the right to health, with the continued changes to the new Dunedin hospital.

Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember

Three friends, from left, Alex Smith, Tane Tarlton-Kraus and Ben Reeve, will be walking coast to...

Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember

A trio of friends are undertaking a perilous journey cross-country after one made a promise to a dying man.

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