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    IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

    In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

    IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals

    Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.

    Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

    More than 300 people attended a public meeting on Monday about the Moa Point wastewater treatment...

    Moa Point sewage: Heated meeting and no clear answers

    Tempers have flared at a packed public meeting over the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant.

    State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula

    Floodwaters surround a home in Akaroa. Photo: RNZ

    State of Emergency declared in Banks Peninsula

    A local State of Emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula as heavy rain causes flooding, slips, fallen trees and communication outages in the area. 

    Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor

    Trucks stopped in Taihape. Photo: Supplied

    Farmer clears path for trapped vehicles with tractor

    Cars blocked by a slip in rural Taihape are now free after a local farmer cleared a path for them with his tractor.

    Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch

    The requirement to boil water used for drinking, brushing teeth and food preparation is in effect...

    Boil water notice lifted in Christchurch

    A boil water notice affecting thousands of households in eastern Christchurch east has been lifted.

    Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years

    Jack Willson was 10 years old when he was killed in a motocross accident at Digger McEwen...

    Youth motocross in spotlight after four deaths in two years

    The deaths of four young people in separate motocross accidents over a two-year span will be the focus of a joint Coronial inquest, placing the safety of the sport under scrutiny.

    Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters

    Judge Tom Gilbert wasn't impressed when he discovered an arsonist had used AI to pen apology...

    Judge catches arsonist using AI to write apology letters

    An arsonist has been confronted at sentencing by a judge who found she used artificial intelligence to pen apology letters for burning down her rental property and assaulting first responders.

    Flooding possible in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula

    Flooding possible in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula

    Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to prepare for possible flooding as the wild weather hammering the North Island tracks south.

    Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins (L) and National leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

    The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.

    Argument led to murder and dismemberment, court hears

    Argument led to murder and dismemberment, court hears

    Animosity between two men led to one of them being murdered and dismembered, a Christchurch High Court jury has heard.

    Preparations begin as wild weather moves south

    Preparations begin as wild weather moves south

    The wild weather that has battered the North Island over the past 24 hours is making its way south.

    Prisoner with burst appendix six days delayed going to hospital

    Photo: Getty Images

    Prisoner with burst appendix six days delayed going to hospital

    A prisoner with a burst appendix was told it was a stomach bug, and waited six days to be admitted to hospital for surgery.

    Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion

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    Officials warn of 'compromised' fast track prison expansion

    A prison expansion is on such a fast track that it prompted officials to ask if compromises were being made.

    'Very full-on': Boil water notice's impact on mother with immunocompromised daughter

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    'Very full-on': Boil water notice's impact on mother with immunocompromised daughter

    Friends are delivering bottled water to a Christchurch mother whose immunocompromised daughter relies on sterile medical equipment for feeding.

    Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'

    Photo: RNZ

    Corrections labels staff's AI use as 'unacceptable'

    Corrections staff have been warned about the use of artificial intelligence tools after some staff were found to be using it to draft formal reports.

    Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

    Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

    Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned

    After a public outcry, the government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland - and the minister in charge is blaming migrant communities.

    Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

    Nick Leggett says stepping aside would allow Wellington Water to focus on fixing the problems and...

    Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster

    The chair of Wellington Water has resigned following a 'disastrous' fault at the Moa Point treatment plant.

    Seymour wants a smaller government

    ACT leader David Seymour spoke to about 200 party supporters in Christchurch on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

    Seymour wants a smaller government

    ACT leader David Seymour has pushed for a smaller govt, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.

    Lotto 2560

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    Lotto 2560

    Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

    Christchurch council may bring in drinking water

    Bottled water has been flying off supermarket shelves. Photo: Getty Images

    Christchurch council may bring in drinking water

    Christchurch City Council is looking at bringing in drinking water as supermarkets sell out, after a boil water notice for bacteria contamination was sent to tens of thousands of residents.
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