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Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.

Community's soft spot for sinkhole

The much larger hole that was dug to investigate the sinkhole in Halifax St East. Photo:...

Community's soft spot for sinkhole

A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" which asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used before it was filled in by the council.

MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor

Rangitata MP James Meager has been promoted to Minister for the South Island and other roles....

MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor

Ashburton's mayor believes the promotion of local MP James Meager will have benefits for all the South Island.

Multiple rescues triggers warning for beachgoers

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags after lifeguards rescued four people at Christchurch beaches over the weekend.

Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku remains in a serious condition in the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital....

Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland

A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.

Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training

Hair and Barber New Zealand were among those to oppose option C. Photo: Getty Images

Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training

Some industry groups will oppose the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training.

Pack rape offender jailed for six years

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Pack rape offender jailed for six years

Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.

Obituary: forthright Māori leader never backed down from a cause

Tariana Turia in a 2011 election debate. Photos: Getty Images

Obituary: forthright Māori leader never backed down from a cause

Forthright and dedicated, Tariana Turia was a politician who succeeded in doing what many would deem to be impossible.

NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant

The implant is only two by three millimetres, and weighs 0.3 of a gram. Illustration: Getty Images

NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant

A patient in a clinical brain implant trial says the world-first technology has reduced her anxiety around her symptoms.

Second weekend whale stranding in South Island

Whales stranded on Farewell Spit, Golden Bay. Photo: Project Jonah

Second weekend whale stranding in South Island

Crews returned Sunday morning to the scene of a whale stranding in the South Island's Golden Bay.

Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt

The scene of a pedestrian accident on Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Photo: RNZ/Mary Argue

Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt

Three children narrowly missed being seriously injured when a car in Upper Hutt hit the adults they were with just before 1.45 this afternoon.

Reti dumped as Minister of Health in reshuffle

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis during today's announcement....

Reti dumped as Minister of Health in reshuffle

Dr Reti has been replaced by Simeon Brown, who the PM says is the right person to deliver "ruthless execution" in the health sector.

Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio

Christopher Luxon is kicking off the political year with a reshuffle that's expected to see Shane Reti removed from the health portfolio.

Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union

The University of Waikato. Photo: Supplied

Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union

The junior doctors' union says a decision on the proposed Waikato Medical School is taking too long.

'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper

Ranger Ricki Mitchell moving carefully through the fog during the rescue on Wednesday morning....

'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper

A trip to survey kea in the Nelson Lakes National Park turned into an overnight search and rescue mission for two Doc rangers, after they heard a person calling for help.

Large fire at former Centrepoint commune

14 Mills Lane in Albany went on sale in 2023 and is the site of the infamous commune, Centrepoint...

Large fire at former Centrepoint commune

Fifteen fire crews from across Auckland were at a large fire at the site of the former Centrepoint commune in Albany overnight.

Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled

Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka. Photo: RNZ

Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled

Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka said the new appointments would strengthen the tribunal and help ensure it remained fit for...

Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables

Fishing is prohibited near the Cook Strait power cables. Photo: Supplied / Transpower

Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables

Transpower has detailed the thousands of dollars worth of fines dished out for fishing near the Cook Strait power cables.

Medical centres deal with more abuse

Rakaia Medical Centre wrote to all of its patients to ask them to be kind and understanding....

Canterbury medical centres dealing with more abuse

Staff at a Canterbury medical centre are seeing an increase in verbally abusive behaviour from patients - and the clinical director fears they "will have no choice but to close" if it continues.

Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll

Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll

Labour has inched ahead of National in a new poll, with National dropping 4.6 points and Labour gaining 4 points since December.

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