Thousands of senior doctors begin strike action
Six thousand senior hospital doctors and dentists began a 48-hour strike just after midnight Monday, as the battlelines hardened in their long-running pay dispute with Health NZ.
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
A man treated by an imposter dentist described his encounters as “bizarre and unusual,” saying he questioned whether the person drilling his teeth knew what he was doing.
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Kiwi Facebook whistleblower pushed to 'verge of bankruptcy': UK MP
Facebook whistleblower New Zealander Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system, a British Member of Parliament says.
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged
A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows
Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
Stoat swam into South Island sanctuary
A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night
Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather in store for start to school holidays
More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.
Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'
Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'
A $20 million funding injection could mean cuts to other areas of Health New Zealand, an emergency doctor has warned.
How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change
How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make changes to the firearms vetting process, after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.
Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union
Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union
Health New Zealand data shows 18,000 patients had waited longer than 42 days for CT or MRI scans by June.
Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'
Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'
A man has been charged with endangering transport after pointing a laser at two commercial aircraft, police say.
Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers
Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers
Commissioner Sir Brian Roche insists the latest offer to primary teachers is as high as it can go.
Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed
Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed
"I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it," one handwritten note read.
Thousands protest against pay equity changes
Thousands protest against pay equity changes
Thousands of people are at rallies around the country to protest changes to pay equity laws.
Info sought on Canterbury death
Info sought on Canterbury death
Canterbury police are investigating a sudden death in Heathcote Valley.
Neighbours breathe easy as home to be demolished
Neighbours breathe easy as home to be demolished
Steel gates, warning signs and the start of demolition works outside a mouldy, abandoned home has brought relief to a Wellington street.