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Nurses 'absolutely worn down' over ongoing shortages

Nurses 'absolutely worn down' over ongoing shortages

Christchurch Hospital is short 120 nurses, according to an internal system that is meant to gauge how many people are needed for safe staffing levels.

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

The government has announced a new plan which aims to develop the aquaculture industry and provide vital jobs in regional communities.

Greens call for visa-free travel for 'Pacific whānau'

The Green Party's Pacific Peoples spokesperson, Teanau Tuiono. Photo: RNZ

Greens call for visa-free travel for 'Pacific whānau'

New Zealand's Green Party is launching a petition asking the government to extend visa-free travel to visitors from Pacific Island nations.

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law

Government coalition partner NZ First wants to "remove woke 'DEI' regulations" from legislation that it helped put into place.

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

The Chalice artwork in Christchurch's Cathedral Square. Photo: Wikicommons

Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'

A Christchurch City Councillor has described the cost of restoring the Chalice artwork in Cathedral Square as ludicrous and wants an immediate halt to the project.

Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches

Te Puke Intermediate School says its school lunches were delivered so hot, containers have...

Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches

A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves.

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

Guergana Guermanoff with Phil Goff. Photo: Supplied / X / Phil Goff

Deputy to step in after Goff sacked

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the deputy high commissioner will represent New Zealand in the UK, while Phil Goff prepares to return home.

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team".

Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes

Footage shared by Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki of the Te Atatū protest. Photo: Supplied / Facebook

Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes

Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Phil Goff was caught out making comments, which others deemed unstatesmanlike, about US President...

Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?

Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, RNZ's Giles Dexter writes.

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

Anna Park was first elected to Taupō District Council in 2010. Photo: supplied

Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving

A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

There have been numerous complaints about the revamped lunch programme including these burnt ones...

Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child

The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.

Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward

Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward

A month on from his death in February, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.

Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone

Brisbane Airport shut down operations on Thursday afternoon ahead of Cyclone Alfred. Photo: Getty...

Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone

Air New Zealand has halted all flights in and out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast due to a cyclone forecast to hit Australia.

Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents

Pharmac has asked doctors to prioritise children and adolescents, as it tries to manage the...

Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents

The father of a teenager with ADHD says drug shortages are making life "a nightmare" for some sufferers.

Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown speaking at the BusinessNZ Health Forum. Photo: Calvin Samuel / RNZ

Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up

Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a major overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and "partnering" with the private sector.

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

Vietnamese nationals in the Whangārei District Court sentenced for cannabis cultivation. From...

Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust

In the heat of summer, deep in the back bushes of the Kaipara, a cannabis grow operation with an estimated yield of $3 million was discovered with five Vietnamese men in charge.

Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Institutionalised racism': Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

The government has announced plans to lower the age for free bowel cancer screening for all Kiwis, but the move has been slammed by some as "institutionalised racism".

Student suffers burns from school lunch

There have been numerous complaints about the revamped lunch programme, including these burnt...

Student suffers burns from school lunch

Multiple agencies are investigating after a student in a Gisborne school was burned by a school lunch provided under the government's revamped cut price school lunch programme.

Revealed: How many hours Kiwis wait on hold

Revealed: How many hours Kiwis wait on hold

A new customer service report has found New Zealanders collectively spent 24 million hours on hold last year.

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