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Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns

The 24-hour strike is set to begin on July 30. Photo: RNZ

Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns

Thousands of Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted to strike for 24 hours over staffing concerns.

Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours

Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours

A driver was left with life-threatening injuries after crashing into a house and allegedly being assaulted by nearby residents, police say.

Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease

The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in the three months ended March 31.

Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease

A growing number of people are giving up their dream career, and settling for any job, or jobs, that will put food on the table.

Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience

Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience

The Lifewise Big Sleepout made a return last night after a five-year hiatus, to highlight homelessness.

Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns

Te Pūkenga's managers have warned MPs the government will have to bail out struggling polytechnics despite its reforms.

Lorde confirms South Island concert

Lorde performs at Glastonbury in England last month. Photo: Getty Images

Lorde confirms South Island concert

Lorde hinted the bill for her world tour would be added to, and finally the Kiwi singer has shared 2026 dates for her New Zealand set.

Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Oriini Kaipara. Photo: Screenshot / YouTube / Newshub

Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara has been chosen to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori.

Uncertain future for pensioners living in carpark

People camped out at the Classics Museum in Hamilton. Photo: Google Maps

Uncertain future for pensioners living in carpark

Pensioners camped out in a Waikato carpark are facing an uncertain future after years of living there, and the owner says most can't afford to go anywhere else.

State of emergency declared in Nelson Tasman

A state of emergency has been declared in flood-damaged Tasman Nelson as the region braces for more severe weather.

Latest poll good news for Peters and party

Latest poll good news for Peters and party

Coalition parties are reasserting their lead, driven by a surge in support for NZ First - now the third most popular party, the latest poll shows.

‘Stop this madness’: Crackdown on illegal dirt bikers

Damaged grass at the reserve between Susan St and Homedale St. Photo: Ben Fraser

‘Stop this madness’: Crackdown on illegal dirt bikers

Rotorua police are planning a crackdown on illegal dirt bike riders, with a senior officer warning it may only a matter of time before someone is killed in the city.

NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'

Alison Taylor was fatally attacked by a female elephant while walking on a safari in Zambia.&nbsp...

NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'

The woman killed by an elephant in Zambia has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person "dearly loved" by her family in Queenstown.

Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party

Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party

A senior lawyer at a big law firm who grabbed a junior colleague’s penis at a Christmas party and made other lewd comments about people he worked with has been suspended for 15 months.

Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts

The council is reviewing if any work needs to be done to mitigate flooding in Doyleston. Photo:...

Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts

Phasing out government assistance for climate adaptation and property buy-outs would be "morally bankrupt", a climate policy expert say

Ardern to give evidence to Covid inquiry

Prime Minister Jacinda Arden. File photo

Ardern to give evidence to Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will provide evidence to the Royal Commission investigating NZ's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Young man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton home

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton.

'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops

Julia DeLuney at Wellington High Court. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops

A high court jury has seen footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's video interview with police the day after her mother's death, where her story is first put under the microscope.