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.
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'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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'
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 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
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.
Grandchildren provide inspiration in cancer fight
Grandchildren provide inspiration in cancer fight
Christchurch 65-year-old Graham Tippen’s greatest fear is his two-year-old granddaughter Lily not remembering him.
No plans to halve sick leave: Minister
No plans to halve sick leave: Minister
The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.
Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel
Three-vehicle crash closes Lyttelton Rd Tunnel
Lyttelton Rd Tunnel has been closed following a crash this evening.
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Two killed in Taranaki capsizing
Police said three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble and one of them was located in the water after the boat capsized.
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
Current and former police ministers are pointing fingers at each other over slipping standards at the Police College.