Student nurses, midwives taking on more work for no pay
Student nurses and midwives say they are taking on the same workload as qualified staff in order to fill gaps in the sector, and they are doing it all for free.
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Murder victim's eerie message played in court
Murder victim's eerie message played in court
"Not that I'm thinking of dying tomorrow or anything," said 79-year-old Helen Gregory, who would be killed in her home in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah the following day.
Care facility didn't report resident's sexualised behaviour
Care facility didn't report resident's sexualised behaviour
The Health and Disability Commissioner has identified shortcomings at a disability care home, where sexual abuse, violence and self-harm occurred.
More students passing maths and reading, fewer in writing
More students passing maths and reading, fewer in writing
Pass rates improved in crucial NCEA maths and reading tests held in May, but there was a slight slip in the number of teenagers passing the writing test.
'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods
'Won't be able to keep bailing out': PM on future floods
The govt will look at what Tasman district needs with flood help, but long-term it can't keep bailing people out of disasters, the PM says.
Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'
Alcohol guidelines 'outdated, understate health risks'
The country's official low-risk drinking guidelines are outdated and "understate the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health NZ documents.
Person dies as concrete mixer flips into house
Person dies as concrete mixer flips into house
A person is dead after a concrete mixer flipped into a house in Auckland's Remuera.
Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny
Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny
Corrections' double-bunking processes are being examined as part of independent investigations following two suspected inmate murders in nine months.
Govt plan to lift international student enrolments
Govt plan to lift international student enrolments
The Minister of Education has unveiled a plan to double the economic benefits brought into NZ by international students.
Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin
Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin
An inquest into the death of a 5-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get underway today.
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Positively polarising
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Positively polarising
Controversy has never done Act leader David Seymour any harm in the past, and he doesn't think it'll do him any harm in the future either, he tells political editor Mike Houlahan.
'Flash flood' devastates small community
'Flash flood' devastates small community
A "flash flood" has carved a path of destruction through a small rural settlement in the Motueka Valley, sending weary residents back to square one.
Fatal crash in Burnham
Fatal crash in Burnham
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on Telegraph Rd in Burnham, west of Christchurch.
DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning
DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning
A DJ died after taking a toxic mix of drugs during a popular music festival that he not only attended with his partner, but also played at.
Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
Labour MP Peeni Henare has been confirmed as his party's candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau by-election.
Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods
Focus on damage assessment after latest Tasman floods
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence are focusing on assessing damage to homes and looking at the longer-term welfare needs of flood-affected residents.
Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions
Motorcyclist who killed couple had 11 previous driving convictions
The rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle who hit and killed two pedestrians had 70 driving infringements, as well as 11 previous convictions for bad driving.
Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Porirua's mayor says an "attack" on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral hopeful Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes continue to flow for rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock, who was tragically killed last week.