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HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Health NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries.

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago.

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Contents of the unaccompanied bag. Photo: Supplied / Customs

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have prevented about 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from hitting the streets.

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Parts of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo have been reduced to 50kmh per hour and roads will be closed if conditions get worse.

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

Methven resident Paul Dixey is calling on the council to impose stricter regulations on holiday...

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.

Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway

Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway

A teenager is alleged to have reached an "eye-watering speed" of nearly 200km/h on an Auckland motorway overnight.

Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal held a hearing into the matter in late 2024. Photo...

Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose

“I’m gonna see you burn at the stake”, a paramedic told his partner before biting her nose, pulling her hair and strangling her.

Clamp down on asbestos exposure in schools

How schools get their exposure to asbestos assessed and clean-ups done will be changed, after some patchy jobs by contractors.

Disabled woman had socks taped to hands as restraint

A severely disabled woman had socks taped to her hands by her carers to stop her from putting them into her mouth.

Six-year-old believed among dead in boat capsize

One of two people who died when a boat capsized off the coast of South Taranaki is believed to have been a six-year-old child.

Tributes for author Maurice Gee

Maurice Gee. Photo: Supplied/Nelson City Council

'An intergenerational legacy': Tributes flow for Maurice Gee

The death of well-known Kiwi writer Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist.

Double killer's warning: 'I should remain where I am'

Fifty years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron also killed his brother.

Children waiting months for dental surgery

Children as young as 18 months are waiting a year for dental surgery to treat advanced tooth decay, a situation one paediatric dentist calls "alarming".

Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand

Tearfund says it's shameful that trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand when they should be protected.

Tough new vape rules set to kick in

Tough new vape rules set to kick in

Disposable vape fans will see their habit go up in smoke from Tuesday as tough new vape rules kick in. Here's what you need to know about the changes.