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Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown speaking at the BusinessNZ Health Forum. Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ

Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a major overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and "partnering" with the private sector.

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

Vietnamese nationals in the Whangārei District Court sentenced for cannabis cultivation. From...

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

In the heat of summer, deep in the back bushes of the Kaipara, a cannabis grow operation with an estimated yield of $3 million was discovered with five Vietnamese men in charge.

Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Institutionalised racism': Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

The government has announced plans to lower the age for free bowel cancer screening for all Kiwis, but the move has been slammed by some as "institutionalised racism".

Student suffers burns from school lunch

There have been numerous complaints about the revamped lunch programme, including these burnt...

Student suffers burns from school lunch

Multiple agencies are investigating after a student in a Gisborne school was burned by a school lunch provided under the government's revamped cut price school lunch programme.

Revealed: How many hours Kiwis wait on hold

Revealed: How many hours Kiwis wait on hold

A new customer service report has found New Zealanders collectively spent 24 million hours on hold last year.

Inland Revenue to keep calling despite scam fears

Inland Revenue says it will continue to call people about updating and improving security in their myIR accounts, even though some customers have said the calls feel like a scam.

Quakes rattle Canterbury, West Coast

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Quakes rattle Canterbury, West Coast

Canterbury and West Coast residents have been woken by earthquakes this morning.

4 in court, 'multiple others' charged after drug bust

Four men will be sentenced in the Christchurch District Court over the next month. Photo: Star News

4 in court, 'multiple others' charged after drug bust

Four people are set to be sentenced in court and "multiple others" have been charged following a drug bust in Canterbury.

New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case

Police are following a new lead which they hope will solve a 26-year-old cold case on the South Island's West Coast.

'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Minister Winston Peters (left) told reporters the decision to sack Phill Goff was one of...

'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the sacking of Phil Goff as UK High Commissioner is one of the most difficult things he's had to do.

No lunch meeting for ministers again

Associate Education Minister David Seymour and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

No lunch meeting for ministers again

The Education Minister and the Associate Education Minister have once again had to reschedule a meeting to discuss the school lunch programme, due to a diary clash.

Some students distressed over NCEA exam results

Some students distressed over NCEA exam results

Some students are so stressed by new high-stakes NCEA exams they are suffering extreme anxiety and sleeplessness.

Disguised teacher swapped drugs for oral sex with student

Ned Edward Reo Webster (36), gib stopper, yesterday admitted possession of class C-controlled...

Disguised teacher swapped drugs for oral sex with student

A Wellington teacher disguised himself as a drug dealer to exploit a 14-year-old girl.

Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

'I can see division in NZ being increased': Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal

Former Act leader and Labour minister Richard Prebble has resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal.

Push to keep pride colours on Wellington crossing

The repainted crossing in Berhampore. Photo: RNZ

Push to keep pride colours on Wellington crossing

A woman has come forward as part of a group that added the colours of the Transgender Pride flag to a pedestrian crossing in Wellington last weekend.

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Agencies work to preserve habitat

A lone hoiho yellow-eyed penguin looks out over the Southern Ocean from pest-free Enderby Island....

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Agencies work to preserve habitat

A conservation mission to subantarctic islands is under way thanks to a partnership between the Royal New Zealand Navy and multiple agencies.

Marmite sandwich and apple good enough for lunch?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's suggestion of a Marmite sandwich and apple for lunch wouldn't keep a child full or feed their brain sufficiently, health and education experts say.

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

Yvonne Chapman was described by family members as a much-loved mother and grandmother. Photo:...

Man charged with murdering woman at Whangārei park

A man has been charged over the death of a woman fatally shot at a Whangārei park last week.

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Speaker Gerry Brownlee. Photo: VNP/Phil Smith

Speaker pours water on MPs' Aotearoa complaints

Parliament's Speaker has told MPs he does not expect to hear any more points of order over the use of the word Aotearoa.

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

The Kaitaki Interislander ferry leaves Wellington Harbour. Photo: KiwiRail

Ferry cancellation costed at $300m - for now

New documents reveal the government has set aside $300 million to cover a break-fee with ship builder Hyundai after ending a contract for two new Interislander ferries.

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