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Poor access to patient notes makes outsourcing risky, say doctors

Poor access to patient notes makes outsourcing risky, say doctors

"Ad hoc" sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, warn doctors, with the government push to outsource thousands more operations.

Ministry overrides Health NZ in alcohol guidelines review

The sale and supply of alcohol in Invercargill is largely controlled by a licensing trust, a...

Ministry overrides Health NZ in alcohol guidelines review

Outdated alcohol guidelines put New Zealand out of step with modern research, but our health authorities are in no hurry to update them.

Auckland street racer clampdown

Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo...

Auckland street racer clampdown: dozens fined, cars impounded

Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne was sentenced to preventive detention for sexually and physically abusing...

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne has been described as a sex monster.

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

Christchurch Hospital had so few healthcare assistants on June 22 that managers were asked to see...

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (centre) with Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis. Image: TVNZ via RNZ

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

The government has released an infrastructure update showing that $6b of govt-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.

'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton

The incident happened in Alexandra St in the central city. Photo: RNZ

'Senseless violence': Man dead, three hurt in Hamilton

A man's death in Hamilton is being treated as a homicide after an incident that left three other people injured, police say.

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ

Police boss shares staff 'anger' over former deputy

The Police Commissioner has emailed staff saying he's aware there are many who are "angry and feel let down", after sexual content was allegedly found on his former deputy's work devices.

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The Nelson-Tasman region has endured repeated floods caused by heavy rain in recent weeks. Photo:...

Nelson-Tasman to get own rain radar

The flood-hit Nelson-Tasman region should have its own weather radar by the start of 2027, the government says.

Fatal crash in Marlborough

Fatal crash in Marlborough

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio, in the Marlborough Region.

Stolen car driven wrong way on motorway: police

Police say it's incredible no one was killed when a stolen car drove the wrong way down an Auckland motorway, colliding with another vehicle.

ATM heist: pair say cash gone

Jessie-Lee Daniela-Ranford, of Te Awamutu, and her father James Lindsay Ranford, of Hamilton....

ATM heist: Father, daughter say cash gone

A father and daughter who looted almost $200,000 from an ATM claim $159,000 of the cash, which police are still searching for, has been spent.

$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines

Teddy, a Cavoodle, tries out the new bridge featuring a smooth section for dogs to walk on. PHOTO...

$25k to make bridge more comfortable for canines

Paw-friendly panels have been added to a new water pipe bridge in Wellington, making it more comfortable for dogs to walk across.

Writing a wish list to go with your will

Taupō mum Suzanne Stevenson and her 15-year-old son Quinn have come up with an idea to make the...

Writing a wish list to go with your will

Talking about what we want after we die is a difficult conversation for many. A Taupō mum and her son have come up with an idea to make the process easier.

Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications

Papakura High School principal Simon Craggs. Photo: RNZ

Fear more students will leave without NCEA qualifications

Principals warn the number of school-leavers with no qualifications could spike in poor communities this year.

Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning

A warning label about the direct link between alcohol and cancers now appears on Villa Maria...

Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning

One of NZ's most celebrated wine brands is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory from May 2026.

$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport

The unaccompanied duffle bags arrived on a flight from Malaysia. Photo: NZ Customs Service

$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport

Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have seized more than 60kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $22 million.