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    Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach

    Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.

    Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

    A large fire at a business in Pakuranga in Auckland. Photo: EAST SKATE CLUB / SUPPLIED

    Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

    A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.

    Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

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    Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

    A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.

    Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

    Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

    A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.

    Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

    Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. Photo: RNZ

    Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

    Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.

    Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

    Letters have been stolen from signage at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Photo: Supplied

    Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

    Damaged signs had been a gift from France to NZ representing the friendship forged between the nations after World War 1.

    Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

    The Pharmacy Guild believes the change will ensuring more affordable access for patients to...

    Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

    People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.

    Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

    Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

    Hastings is in for a scorcher and could reach as high as 34°C, while heat alerts have been issued for parts of the North and South islands.

    Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

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    Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

    The most popular baby names of 2025 have been announced, with the previous year's monikers holding firm at the top.

    Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

    People tending to the whales at Farewell Spit yesterday. Photo: Supplied / Project Jonah

    Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit

    Six pilot whales have died and 15 returned to the beach at Farewell Spit out of a pod of 55 that became stranded. ​​​​​​​

    Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

    The Connemara ferry's ramp was fixed in Wellington this morning. Photo: RNZ

    Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

    Passengers were stuck on a Bluebridge ferry for 15 hours due to a problem with a ramp.

    'Illegal' harbour bridge jump sparks warning, probe

    Video has emerged of two people jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo: Supplied

    'Illegal' harbour bridge jump sparks warning, probe

    Water Safety NZ says it's not worth risking your life for social media views after footage of two people jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge emerged online.

    PM working from home as year gets under way

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    PM working from home as year gets under way

    The Prime Minister is working from home as the year gets under way, with Parliament not set to return until the end of the month.

    Canyon teams called in for Kahurangi search

    A Defence Force NH90 helicopter is being used in the search. PHOTO: NZ POLICE

    Canyon teams called in for Kahurangi search

    Specialist canyon teams will join the search for a tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.

    Movement of produce restricted after fruit fly found in Auckland

    The single male fruit fly was found in Mount Roskill. Photo: Supplied / Biosecurity New Zealand

    Movement of produce restricted after fruit fly found in Auckland

    Legal controls restricting the movement of produce are now in place in Auckland's Mount Roskill, affecting more than 8500 properties.

    Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar across NZ

    Wellington's Oriental Parade on Thursday. Photo: RNZ

    Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar across NZ

    MetService has issued heat alerts for hotspots across the country as temperatures are forecast to soar on Friday.

    'Hey buddy': Pleakley the tūī has a lot to say

    Pleakey is likely to call out "hey buddy" at visitors. Photo: Supplied / Ōtorohanga Kiwi House

    'Hey buddy': Pleakley the tūī has a lot to say

    A cheeky tūī with the gift of the gab is delighting visitors to Waikato's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House.

    Patient data uploaded to portal after contract ends

    Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell

    Patient data uploaded to portal after contract ends

    A patient was shocked to discover more than two years after her GP ended a contract with Manage My Health, the hacked portal continues to receive her new medical records.

    Neglectful dog breeder fails in latest bid to overturn ban

    In 2017 German shepherd dogs and pups were found in cages, on short leashes and choker chains on...

    Neglectful dog breeder fails in latest bid to overturn ban

    A German shepherd breeder who was banned from owning dogs for almost a decade has tried to have the prohibition overturned.

    Dunedin driest but dips out in sun stakes

    Dunedin driest but dips out in sun stakes

    Dunedin may have claimed the driest city honours for 2025, but it was also the equal-coolest and the least sunny of the six main centres.
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