Doctors plan strike as ACC refuses rights to speak about concerns
The union for senior doctors says ACC's refusal to guarantee its clinicians' right to speak publicly about concerns for patients is having a gagging effect on staff.
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Ninety kākāpō to be vaccinated against bird flu
Ninety kākāpō to be vaccinated against bird flu
The Kākāpō Recovery Programme is positive about the vaccination programme rolling out, as the deadly bird flu arrives on our shores.
Fears for hoiho as tourism businesses brace for bird flu
Fears for hoiho as tourism businesses brace for bird flu
A trustee of the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust says the arrival in New Zealand of bird flu means the functional extinction of the hoiho is "probably imminent".
Civil Defence website glitch 'gotta be fixed'
Civil Defence website glitch 'gotta be fixed'
A problem with the Civil Defence website which saw it go down during last night's tsunami emergency has been identified and a fix will be made, the government says.
New Cook Strait ferries named
New Cook Strait ferries named
The two new Cook Strait ferries will be named Kupe and Cook.
Respected community figure jailed for years of child sex abuse
Respected community figure jailed for years of child sex abuse
A Christchurch man who held great respect within his community abused three girls who have suffered long-lasting trauma.
Three-hour manhunt nets suspect after critical-injury assault
Three-hour manhunt nets suspect after critical-injury assault
A man has been taken into custody following a police operation around the North Island town of Foxton involving an alleged serious assault.
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Check those petrol prices: AA
Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.
Serious doubts over $420k 'Goldie' painting
'Not right': Serious doubts over Goldie painting selling for $420k
Serious doubts have been raised over a purported Goldie painting listed for sale for $420,000.
National Party 'titan' Bill Birch dies
National Party 'titan' Bill Birch dies
Former National Party finance minister Bill Birch has died at the age of 92.
Second NZ bird flu case confirmed
Second NZ bird flu case confirmed
A second bird found in the Wairarapa has been confirmed to have H5 bird flu.
Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner
Employee snooping a growing problem: Privacy Commissioner
Unauthorised employee browsing, or snooping on private personal information of the public is a growing problem in New Zealand workplaces, according to the Privacy Commissioner.
Driver pleads guilty over fatal crash
Driver who caused fatal crash named
A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop after a crash that killed a Christchurch multi-sport athlete while he was cycling on Evans Pass Rd earlier this year.
Man seriously injured in alleged assault
Man seriously injured in alleged assault
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Christchurch on Thursday.
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
The government's claiming victory with the latest benefit data, while the opposition says it shows the coalition's failed to deliver on its plans to slash the number of people who are out of work.
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Trapping feral cats on conservation land will become easier with the Department of Conservation's (DOC) online permit system due to roll out within the next 12 months.
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.