Man jailed for fatal dog attack sexually abused child
A man who once raped a teenage hitchhiker and more recently owned a pack of starving dogs that killed someone has now been convicted for sexually abusing a child.
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Staff facing burnout over hospital conditions
'The job eats away at you': Hospital staff facing burnout over working conditions
Nurses at a Christchurch hospital say they're facing burnout and anxiety over working conditions, which include chronic understaffing, broken doors, faulty alarms and rat infestations.
Measles likely circulating in the community in Wellington
Measles likely circulating in the community in Wellington
Health New Zealand says it's likely that measles is circulating in the Wellington community.
Vendor takes 'little hit' on burnt-out Christchurch house
Vendor takes 'little hit' on burnt-out Christchurch house
A trader who paid $368,000 for a junk-filled Christchurch home last year has taken a loss, selling the same property for $8000 less at auction.
Navy officer allegedly threatened to kill interpreter
Navy officer allegedly threatened to kill interpreter
A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty.
Discussions to bring Kiwi home from hantavirus-hit ship
Discussions to bring Kiwi home from hantavirus-hit ship
Discussions are ongoing with international partners on options to repatriate a New Zealander aboard a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus.
Fees-free university scheme was 'quite a failure', Luxon says
Fees-free university scheme was 'quite a failure', Luxon says
The fees-free university scheme did not achieve any of its goals, the Prime Minister says, and it is better to direct funding elsewhere.
Greens propose capping power bill increases
Greens propose capping power bill increases
The Green Party wants the government to force power companies to cap power bill increases at the the rate of inflation.
Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.
Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis
Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis
Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest "phase" of its fuel response plan, the government says.
Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks
Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks
Corrections staff are turning to food banks as the fuel crisis takes its toll, the Corrections union says.
Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital
Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital
When Rebecca Fitzgerald's twin boys were born three months premature she endured a heart-breaking separation from her tiny babies.
Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs
Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs
New Zealand's best stone skimmers will have the chance to show off their talents on the shores of Wānaka's Lake Hāwea on Saturday.
Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation
Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was accusing Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending had "effectively acknowledged her desire to ruin his career".
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Violence against health workers highlighted
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Violence against health workers highlighted
Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident
A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.
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Minister bullish about reform
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Minister bullish about reform
The conservation minister is bullish about proposed changes to an ‘‘outdated and slow system’’ and has hit out at the wilding pine debacle.
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped
The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study, will be scrapped.