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Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

Police say mental health callouts are cutting into their crime-fighting duties. Photo: RNZ

Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

The second phase of the police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis call-outs has been delayed after discussions with health officials.

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Associate health minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Public servants have complained of "a chilling effect" on democracy after Associate Health Minister Casey Costello accused health officials of undermining her efforts.

Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids

Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids

The police minister says people claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".

Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps

Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps

The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who may have inhaled toxic fumes from a construction site has jumped to 84.

Vehicle stolen in alleged car-jacking found

Vehicle stolen in alleged Christchurch car-jacking found

Police have found the vehicle that was stolen during an alleged car-jacking in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.

NCEA, scholarship exams start today

NCEA and scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in dance, maths and Tongan.

Kiwis spend 37 full days a year on social media - study

Kiwis spend 37 full days a year on social media - study

We spend more time scrolling on social media than we do eating and exercising a day according to a new study.

'It makes me angry': Hundreds of mental health jobs unfilled

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson. Photo: RNZ

'It makes me angry': Hundreds of mental health jobs unfilled

The mental health and addictions workforce is in crisis, with hundreds of unfilled vacancies leading to stressed and over-worked staff and patients unable to receive the help they need, medical professionals say.

Gastro bug sweeps through Canterbury University

University Hall in Ilam in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Gastro bug sweeps through Canterbury University

Canterbury University has confirmed more than 100 students have become unwell with a gastro illness.

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits near Picton

Thousands reported feeling the quake on Geonet.

Magnitude 4.9 quake hits near Picton

The lower North Island and upper South were struck by a "moderate" strength earthquake this afternoon.

ESR could slash 51 jobs, 8% of workforce

ESR staff undertake essential work supporting public health. Photo: Ellen Rykers / RNZ

ESR could slash 51 jobs, 8% of workforce

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is proposing to slash 51 jobs, or 8 percent of its workforce, as part of public sector cost cutting measures.

Murder-accused appears in court

Police at the cordon of a murder investigation in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Murder-accused appears in court

The man accused of murdering a woman in West Auckland last night appeared in the Waitākere District Court on Monday afternoon.

Support worker spat at, verbally abused disabled woman

A support worker, who verbally abused and spat at a disabled woman under his care, has been ordered to apologise to his victim.

Napier man takes on insurer over hike - and wins

Napier homeowners have seen their insurance premiums more than triple since Cyclone Gabrielle...

Napier man takes on insurer over hike - and wins

A Napier man who got his insurance premiums reduced after challenging a council flooding hazard map is calling for greater transparency about where insurers get their information from.

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Extent of research group’s role outlined

NIWA head offices in Auckland. PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA

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Extent of research group’s role outlined

The research group that worked on a controversial "science city" proposal which provoked the MetService to push for an independent review of the weather forecasting sector ended up running that too.

'I need to work harder on corporate speak,' PM admits

Christopher Luxon is a former chief executive of Air NZ and became Prime Minister in 2023 after...

'I need to work harder on corporate speak,' PM admits

Christopher Luxon acknowledges he "could have expressed myself better" in his first year as PM, as he calls voters "customers" in an interview with RNZ.

Mental health: Nurses quit over safety fears as police curtail response

Nurses with special authorisation for assessing and detaining mental health patients have quit over safety fears. They are worried about a police pullback on mental health callouts and changes to hospital procedures.

Church leader facing trial over alleged Covid rule breaches

Brian Tamaki. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Church leader facing trial over alleged Covid rule breaches

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is due to face a judge-alone trial on Monday over alleged breaches of Covid-19 orders.

NZNO alarmed by pause in programme

NZNO alarmed by pause in programme

Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation are alarmed by a pause in a key component of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ safe staffing programme.

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