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NationalOctober 16

Community sentence for owner of dog that mauled girl

A young girl was attacked by a dog, leaving her with serious facial injuries requiring surgery, just a day after it was released from the pound following an attack on a teen.
Catherine Hutton, Open Justice reporter
    Community sentence for owner of dog that mauled girl
    Community sentence for owner of dog that mauled girl
    NationalOctober 16

    ‘Worst staffing shortage’ nurses at children’s hospital have seen

    Nurses at Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital say this is the worst nursing shortage they've seen, as cancer treatments are delayed.
    ‘Worst staffing shortage’ nurses at children’s hospital have seen
    ‘Worst staffing shortage’ nurses at children’s hospital have seen
    NationalOctober 15

    Former broadcaster and TV host Danny Watson dies after short illness

    Danny Watson, who hosted Newstalk ZB Afternoons and once worked on children’s TV, has died after a short illness.
    Former broadcaster and TV host Danny Watson dies after short illness
    Former broadcaster and TV host Danny Watson dies after short illness
    NationalOctober 16

    Driver fined after near-miss with train during Greens’ level crossing pledge

    A driver who ran through a red light signal at a railway crossing during a Green Party news conference in Auckland has been fined by police.
    RNZ Digital reporters
    Driver fined after near-miss with train during Greens’ level crossing pledge
    Driver fined after near-miss with train during Greens’ level crossing pledge
    NationalOctober 15

    Working with 'whoever' doesn't include Opportunity, Luxon's office says

    National leader Christopher Luxon's office says a promise to work with "whoever" to get a second term is not a backdown on his stance to rule out the Opportunity party.
    Working with 'whoever' doesn't include Opportunity, Luxon's office says
    Working with 'whoever' doesn't include Opportunity, Luxon's office says
    NationalOctober 16

    ‘Disgraceful’: Chef Simon Gault declined cover for skin cancer surgery

    Kiwi chef Simon Gault is urging people "to have a really good look at what you're signed up for" after his health insurer declined to cover recent skin cancer surgery.
    Isra'a Emhail of RNZ
    ‘Disgraceful’: Chef Simon Gault declined cover for skin cancer surgery
    ‘Disgraceful’: Chef Simon Gault declined cover for skin cancer surgery
    NationalOctober 15

    Migrant advocacy group says NZ First has adopted its policy

    The Migrant Workers Association is welcoming a policy change by New Zealand First, which echoes proposals from pro-migrant advocates for many years.
    Migrant advocacy group says NZ First has adopted its policy
    Migrant advocacy group says NZ First has adopted its policy
    NationalOctober 15

    Mother heartbroken as toddler's cancer treatment delayed

    The mother of a toddler whose cancer treatment has been delayed due to staff shortages at Starship Hospital says she's heartbroken, and doubts the health minister's assurances the jobs are being recruited for.
    Mother heartbroken as toddler's cancer treatment delayed
    Mother heartbroken as toddler's cancer treatment delayed
    NationalOctober 15

    30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first water bill

    More than 30,000 people across the Wellington region have not paid their first Tiaki Wai bill, with the second round due to arrive soon.
    30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first water bill
    30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first water bill
    NationalOctober 15

    Greens promise universal payment for trainee teachers, nurses, vets and dentists

    The Green Party says it will give students a universal payment while they complete their training to be teachers, nurses, and other essential health and social support workers such as midwives, vets, and dentists.
    Greens promise universal payment for trainee teachers, nurses, vets and dentists
    Greens promise universal payment for trainee teachers, nurses, vets and dentists
    NationalOctober 15

    Three hospitalised after chemical exposure

    Three people have been taken to hospital — one in critical condition — after being exposed to chemicals in Christchurch.
    Three hospitalised after chemical exposure
    Three hospitalised after chemical exposure
    NationalOctober 15

    Student found after 18 hours in bush was knocked unconscious in fall

    A student rescued from the bush in Hawke's Bay is understood to have suffered a head knock in a fall, and had told his rescuers he had been unconscious for some time.
    Student found after 18 hours in bush was knocked unconscious in fall
    Student found after 18 hours in bush was knocked unconscious in fall
    NationalOctober 14

    Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court date over alleged drunken crash that left victim seriously hurt

    Iconic New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis has missed his day in court, recovering from internal injuries after an alleged drunk driving crash.
    Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court date over alleged drunken crash that left victim seriously hurt
    Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court date over alleged drunken crash that left victim seriously hurt