Obituary: forthright Māori leader never backed down from a cause
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.
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NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant
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
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
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
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Dr Reti has been replaced by Simeon Brown, who the PM says is the right person to deliver "ruthless execution" in the health sector.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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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.
Shooting at East Auckland bar
Shooting at East Auckland bar
The assault and shooting of a man at a bar in Pakuranga Heights in a quiet neighbourhood has shocked the community.
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Provisional figures show new literacy and numeracy requirements have dented NCEA level 1 pass rates.
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
The $100,000 reward for information on the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton will expire in seven days.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job.
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
Sex Pistols to play Auckland, Christchurch
For the first time in 30 years, the English punk rock band will visit New Zealand in April.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.