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Olivia Podmore: Health practitioner denies sharing info with coaches

A health practitioner treating Olivia Podmore has forcefully denied claims he shared confidential medical information within an "old boys" network of Cycling NZ coaches and support staff at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist.

Court rules mother insane in children's murder case

Police at the scene where the two children died in Ruakākā. Photo: NZME

Court rules mother insane in children's murder case

A mother who was gripped by delusional fears for her children’s safety made the psychotic decision to kill them and has now been deemed legally insane, avoiding a murder trial.

Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'

Chinese national Tingjun Cao is accused of murder. Photo: Iain McGregor

Murder accused told police missing real estate agent was 'beautiful'

Tingjun Cao told police he had been driving around Christchurch looking for a job the day Yanfei Bao disappeared.

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man

Shane Edwards had been missing since May 2022. Photo: Supplied/NZ Police

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as missing man

Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month have been identified as missing man Shane Edwards.

Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Man charged with murder of woman in Blenheim

A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Blenheim.

Hutt residents told stench staying for years

The Seaview wastewater treatment plant is the source of the problem. Photo: RNZ

Hutt residents told stench staying for years

There were tears and anger when Hutt Valley residents found out a terrible smell from a wastewater treatment plant won't be fixed for another four years.

Kim Dotcom recovering from 'serious stroke'

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has revealed he is recovering from a "serious stroke".

Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses

Health Minister Shane Reti. Photo: Reuters

Govt to fund 50 more senior doctors, more nurses

The government is funding 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities.

Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner

David McHaffie was flown to Wellington Hospital for assessment. Photo: Police / supplied

Good boy: Dog leads rescuers to missing owner

A man missing in Ōtaki Forks since Saturday has been found after his dog led rescuers to him.

Southern big hotspot for whooping cough

These rod-shaped Gram-negative bacilli cause whooping cough, known as pertussis, mainly in...

Southern big hotspot for whooping cough

The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps NZ, official data shows.

Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped

ERO warned that it might be time to scrap the first year of the national school qualification...

Call for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again or dropped

The Education Review Office has panned the revised version of NCEA Level 1 that was introduced only this year.

Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies

Nikki Kaye was an MP for Auckland Central. Photo: RNZ

Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies

Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 44.

Christchurch shaken by shallow quake

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Christchurch shaken by shallow quake

Christchurch has been rattled by a small earthquake this morning.

Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Christchurch residents are being warned to watch out for scammers pretending to be 'emergency locksmiths' who target people locked out of their homes.

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

The popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding...

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

A New Zealander who fell ill with what's believed to be methanol poisoning in Laos has returned home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists

A Palmerston North Hospital outpatient clinic is not taking referrals due to what it is calling a...

Patients referred for surgery not making waiting lists

GPs say patients who desperately need hospital treatment are increasingly not even making it onto waiting lists.

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

The deputy health and disability commissioner has found two GPs working separately inappropriately issued medical certificates for Covid-19 vaccine exemptions.

Luxon on govt's first year in charge

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon on govt's first year in charge

Analysis - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking backwards.

Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores

Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.

Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault

Luke Smith died from the assault when his life support was removed. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault

A man kicked his victim in the groin, swore at him and filmed him on his phone, as he lay unconscious and bleeding on the pavement after a fatal assault.

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