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Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Govt announces $413m school infrastructure investment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have announced the government will invest $413 million to improve school infrastructure.

Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is staying tight-lipped on whether New Zealand will follow its allies in recognising a Palestinian state this week.

Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Woman gave birth with no pain relief as line dislodged

A woman in a difficult labour had no pain relief, likely for hours, because her epidural line had come out and no one noticed.

Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows

ED nurse Tracy Chisholm calls for increased staff at Waikato Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie

Assaults on hospital workers rise 30%, data shows

Each year, thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job and new figures obtained by RNZ show a 30% rise in attacks in just two years.

Stoat swam into predator free sanctuary

The stoat was believed to have swum into the predator-free sanctuary. Photo: Getty Images

Stoat swam into predator free sanctuary

A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

The Covid-19 lockdown will delay the installation of heat pumps in social housing homes across...

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

State Highway 6, between Lower Buller Gorge and Punakaiki, was closed overnight because of a slip...

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

A $20 million funding injection could mean cuts to other areas of Health New Zealand, an emergency doctor has warned.

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned in May. He had been on leave since...

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make changes to the firearms vetting process, after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.

Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union

Patients have been left in limbo by a shortage of radiology services. Photo: Getty Images

Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union

Health New Zealand data shows 18,000 patients had waited longer than 42 days for CT or MRI scans by June.

Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'

Arrest after laser 'pointed at planes'

A man has been charged with endangering transport after pointing a laser at two commercial aircraft, police say.

Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers

Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche. Photo: RNZ

Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers

Commissioner Sir Brian Roche insists the latest offer to primary teachers is as high as it can go.

Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed

The High Court said each diary entry appeared to have been written by the caregiver, and signed...

Caregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed

"I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it," one handwritten note read.

Thousands protest against pay equity changes

Protesters turned out in Christchurch today. Photo: RNZ

Thousands protest against pay equity changes

Thousands of people are at rallies around the country to protest changes to pay equity laws.

Info sought on Canterbury death

Canterbury police are investigating a sudden death in Heathcote Valley.

Neighbours breathe easy as home to be demolished

Gates have gone up in front of the decaying house. Photo: RNZ

Neighbours breathe easy as home to be demolished

Steel gates, warning signs and the start of demolition works outside a mouldy, abandoned home has brought relief to a Wellington street.

Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza

Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza

Dame Jacinda Ardern has called the war in Gaza a "genocide", joining a growing chorus of international experts, world leaders and organisations saying Israel's actions meet the definition under international law.

Officer in hospital after dog attack

A Bay of Plenty officer has undergone surgery after being attacked by a dog during an arrest.

Patients using KiwiSaver to pay for unfunded cancer drugs

Cancer patients are using their KiwiSaver to pay for treatment. File photo: Getty Images

Patients using KiwiSaver to pay for unfunded cancer drugs

KiwiSaver is becoming less of a retirement fund, and more of a "life saver" for cancer patients forced to use it to pay for treatments not funded or available here.

Kmart blender could 'self-activate', recall issued

The ANKO Portable Blender has been recalled as it may self-activate without pressing the on/off...

Kmart blender could 'self-activate', recall issued

A portable blender sold at Kmart is being recalled due to safety concerns that it may turn itself on if the base of the product is immersed in water.

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