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HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

HNZ plan to hire more nurses on less hours, document shows

A leaked document reveals Health NZ is planning to employ more graduate nurses on part-time hours and cut the amount of on-the-job training they receive.

NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise

Executive Director of NZ Drug Foundation Sarah Helm. Photo: supplied

NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise

The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.

Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze

Bringing in long-ladder trucks from other cities could mean hours of unnecessary delay, the...

Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze

Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.

Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith (left) and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ

Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt

The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.

Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal

Speirs and Woolworths branded salads and coleslaws have been recalled due to the possible...

Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal

Batches of selected salads and coleslaws sold at New Zealand supermarkets have been recalled because of the presence of metal.

Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police

Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police

An officer and his dog have been injured after a man threw shards of glass at them, police say.

Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall

Since same-sex marriage was legalised in 2013, New Zealand has proven a popular destination for...

Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall

While fewer couples are tying the knot overall, same-sex unions have grown.

Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged

Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged

Four people have been charged as police investigate firearms being resold into the black market.

Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'

Former press secretary Michael Forbes was investigated by police for covertly recording audio of...

Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'

The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.

Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image

Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.

Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage

This wolf snake was found in the suitcase of someone who had just returned from Bali. Photo:...

Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage

A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.

Calls to close country's most hit overbridge

Adam Kibblewhite. PHOTO: JONATHAN LEASK/LDR

Calls to close country's most hit overbridge

A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.

Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge. File photo: Getty

Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge

Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.

'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in

The Piopio Superette police believe missing Marokopa father Tom Phillips tried to break into....

'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in

The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.

Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

A still image from the CCTV believed to show Tom Phillips and a child. Photo: NZ Police

Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.

Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

Tingjun Cao during his 2024 trial. Photo: Pool

Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.

Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

A staff member at the hotel uncovered the man's deception. Photo: File image

Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.