Preparing for an extreme solar storm
Emergency responders prepare for extreme solar storm
NZ's emergency response agency is preparing for major power and communications outages as the chances of an extreme solar storm hitting Earth increase.
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Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
By Lauren Crimp of RNZFurther job cuts are looming at Te Whatu Ora, with staff working in its IT department receiving news on Monday their jobs could soon be gone.
Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine
Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine
A Pacific public health expert is encouraging Pasifika communities in New Zealand to make sure they are immunized against whooping cough.
Baby dies after condition missed five times
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.
Call for urgent intervention as obesity rates soar
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.
Across the wilds of Northland to raise money for Movember
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.
Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says
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.
COP29: NZ could face big bill as funding target agreed
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.
Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund
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.
Almost 40 whales refloated after stranding at Northland beach
Almost 40 whales refloated after stranding at Northland beach
A mammoth effort from volunteers has seen the majority of the pod refloated.
Online predator caught after 'one small mistake'
Online predator caught after 'one small mistake'
An online predator who terrorised his victims evaded capture for years until he made one small mistake.
Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Public health experts have warned the 2025 smokefree goal is in jeopardy if smoking rates continue to flatline.
Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two others have been critically injured in separate crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.
Waka ama world rocked by death of Kiwi Campbell
Waka ama world rocked by death of Kiwi Campbell
The waka ama world has been rocked by the death of one of New Zealand's most successful paddlers, Kiwi Campbell.
Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch parade
Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch parade
Santa and his entourage have been told they must wear seatbelts if they come to Christchurch, raising accusations of "woke nonsense".
One critical after group fight in Hamilton
One critical after group fight in Hamilton
One person is in a critical condition in hospital after a group fight in east Hamilton.
Diver found unresponsive at Wellington beach
Diver found unresponsive at Wellington beach
A diver has been flown to hospital after being found unresponsive at a Wellington beach this morning.
Canterbury school in mourning after death of teacher aide
Canterbury school in mourning after death of teacher aide
A Canterbury school is in mourning after a "wonderful, warm, conscientious and considered" teacher aide died in unexplained circumstances.
Person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
Person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
A person has died in hospital after being injured in a crash in Pegasus, north of Christchurch, earlier this week.
Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation
Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation
Leading transgender health professionals are alarmed the government is directing the Ministry of Health to consult the public over gender affirming healthcare.