Can NZ's maternity system handle a three-day stay?
Mothers and newborns across the country could be offered a minimum of a three-day hospital stay if a new bill is successful, but there are concerns the maternity system does not have capacity.
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Two in custody following death of man in Wairarapa
Two in custody following death of man in Wairarapa
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in South Wairarapa on Saturday.
Truck driver who killed Canterbury dad had previous convictions
Truck driver who killed Canterbury dad had previous convictions
Becky Clephane shed tears as she recalled how her life, and that of her young son Flynn, was forever changed on February 22, 2024, when a police officer knocked on their door.
Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
A Waipā man who filmed his Tinder date having sex and then showed a mutual friend has lost his bid to avoid a conviction.
Cancer patient still seeking answers after wrong part of lung removed
Cancer patient still seeking answers after wrong part of lung removed
A cancer patient says he's still seeking answers around how a surgeon mistakenly removed the wrong part of his lung nearly five years on.
Police investigating after jetboating death
Police investigating after jetboating death
A man has died while jetboating on the Ruamāhanga River in the Wairarapa region.
Oysters off the menu over fishery concerns
Oysters off the menu over fishery concerns
A popular Auckland restaurant has taken Bluff oysters off the menu, after Ngāi Tahu revealed it's not harvesting the seafood this season.
Man who died after being found injured named
Man who died after being found injured named
Police have named the man who died after being found critically injured in the Wellington suburb of Miramar this week.
Series of medical mishaps leaves woman fighting for recovery
Series of medical mishaps leaves woman fighting for recovery
A woman who suffered an acute infection, blood clots, and bleeding in her stomach following a routine injection says she has lost faith in "incompetent" health professionals.
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Renowned Christchurch-born artist Philippa Blair had a world-wide influence: as well as being an important teacher, her work is held in 46 public and private collections, both in New Zealand and...
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Born in Nazi Germany, Wally Hirsh worked hard to repay the country which had given his parents and children hope for a bright future.
How much more expensive is it to be single?
How much more expensive is life as a singleton?
Being single can be more expensive - but have you ever wondered how much more it costs to live life alone?
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
A jet skier who went missing in Cook Strait last month has now been named.
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
The name of a Canterbury woman who died after a crash in the Hurunui district on February 11 has been released.
Family not going back after horror crash
Family not going back to house after horror crash
A Canterbury family "can’t sleep in the house again" after a car driven by an alleged drink-driver smashed through the master bedroom wall last weekend.
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Big nights bar-hopping on Christchurch's The Strip have been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs, sparking memories of hen's parties, hot dogs and hangovers.
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime, as voters give the coalition govt a "4.2 out of 10".
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
A researcher described as a pioneering force for women's health in Aotearoa has been named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2025.
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Corporal Dominic Abelen will be given a private funeral in Canterbury after his body was returned from Ukraine.
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
Eight people have been injured after crash in North Canterbury involving a truck and a van.