Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears
By Rachel Moore of RNZA midwife has told an inquest she made the wrong call when deciding to move a 33-year-old woman who had just had a seizure and subsequently died during birth.
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Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki is reviewing its involvement in child protection complaints that have been reopened amid concerns about the quality of the investigations.
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of Kāinga Ora tenants are ending up at the Tenancy Tribunal as the department continues its "firm but fair" approach to managing tenancies.
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
The New Zealand Transport Agency has published its Major Transport Projects Pipeline, laying out the phases it plans to implement the Roads of National Significance and public transport projects.
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Bird flu has landed in Australia, and there are fears it's now ready for take-off to New Zealand.
Flooding causes major damage to highway
Highways reopening; major damage keeps SH1 closed near Kaikōura
Work is under way to repair the flood-damaged State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, while other weather-affected South Island roads are reopening today.
ACT wants Three Strikes policy for burglary
ACT wants Three Strikes policy for burglary
ACT wants to impose a Three Strikes regime for burglary, requiring a minimum three-year prison sentence with no parole for anyone convicted of burglary three times.
NZ must walk 'careful path' after China missile test: Willis
NZ must walk 'careful path' after China missile test: Willis
The government has to walk a "careful path", standing up against China trampling on the Pacific's anti-nuclear values while recognising it's our biggest trading partner, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
One critically hurt in crash at Christchurch roundabout
One critically hurt in crash at Christchurch roundabout
A person has been critically injured in a crash in the Christchurch suburb of Hornby this morning.
Police officer being investigated named as 50 cases reopened
Police officer being investigated named as 50 cases reopened
An investigation into a senior police officer's handling of over 50 cases began after supervisors noticed a historical sexual abuse case had sat for a couple of years with no investigations being done.
Rain eases around Kaikōura as wild weather shifts north
Rain eases around Kaikōura as wild weather shifts north
The Kaikōura District Council says floodwaters are receding across the district and building inspections are being carried out following severe weather.
Not all families getting fuel relief payment
Not all families getting fuel relief payment
Just 60% of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date.
Call for politicians to avoid hateful speech
Call for politicians to avoid hateful speech
The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on politicians to use their words responsibly and avoid hateful speech.
Firies use digger, life-raft to rescue driver trapped by floodwaters
Firies use digger, life-raft to rescue driver trapped by floodwaters
Firefighters who rescued a driver trapped in floodwaters in North Canterbury early this morning had to use a digger and a life-raft to reach him.
Evacuees told not to return home in cut-off Kaikōura
Evacuees told not to return home in cut-off Kaikōura
Kaikōura District Council has declared a state of emergency as bad weather continues to hammer the upper South Island.
Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific
Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific
New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.
Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'
Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'
New Zealanders over 50 get the gold medal for hazardous drinking when compared with eight other countries, an alcohol researcher says.
Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy
Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy
The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.
Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport
Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport
A stray dog has gone from rags to riches, securing a job at Christchurch Airport after he was found living on the street.