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HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'

HNZ redundancy payouts labelled a 'disgraceful waste of money'

Spending millions on redundancy payouts for non-clinical staff at Health NZ is a "disgraceful waste of money", says the PSA union.

Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled

The memorial pays tribute to Lake Alice survivors, and those who have died. Photo: RNZ/Jimmy...

Lake Alice victim memorial unveiled

In the 1970s the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit near Marton was a place of horror for the children tortured there.

Barker's in a jam over wastewater

An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker's blocks and factory. Photo:...

Barker's in a jam over wastewater

The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its neighbours over stinky wastewater ponds, and now it wants to dump the waste on to DOC land.

E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted

E-scooter injuries have risen, according to ACC claims data. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

E-scooter injuries increase, young people most impacted

Newly-released ACC data shows claims for e-scooter injuries are on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected.

Hopes dog attacks will spark law change

An animal control officer communicates with a roaming dog (file image). Photo: RNZ / Felix Walton

Hopes dog attacks will spark law change

Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.

Serious crash involving car and cyclist in Christchurch

Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a cyclist in the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch.

Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work

The teacher taught at the school for just seven days. Photo: Getty Images

Teacher having manic episode drank booze and accessed porn at work

A teacher who was experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder accessed pornography at school, swore at students and made inappropriate comments to other staff members.

Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course

The unnamed student failed a paper needed to get into a doctoral programme, and forfeited the...

Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course

An aspiring doctoral student who failed a paper required for her course has won an order for the university to pay her back the $8000 she spent on fees.

NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences

The man, who grew up in Hastings but has lived in Australia since he was 15, is being sent back...

NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences

A New Zealand citizen who avoided deportation from Australia six years ago is being kicked out after ignoring a warning about his immigration status, and committing crimes.

Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff

Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff

The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.

Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home

Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home

As neurology patients here face long wait times to see a specialist, one Southland woman got a same-day appointment as a tourist in France, then faced a four-month wait back home.

More than half of police force considering quitting: survey

More than half of police force considering quitting: survey

Police bosses say a survey showing almost 60 percent of officers have considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point that can be used in pay negotiations.

Two killed, three critically injured in horror Marlborough crash

A crash on State Highway 1 near Blenheim has left two people dead and three others critically injured.

Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers

The Oval tent village. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers

The government has confirmed it will give police the power to issue move-on orders - not just in Auckland, but all town centres across the country.

Notorious child sex offender to be monitored for another 10 years

Christchurch Men’s Prison. Photo: File image

Notorious child sex offender to be monitored for another 10 years

One of NZ’s worst sex offenders, who is living on the grounds of Christchurch Men’s Prison, remains a high risk and will again be subject to extended supervision.

Three injured in Christchurch dog attack

Emergency services at a house in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Three injured in Christchurch dog attack

Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs.

Crash closes highway near Arthur's Pass

Crash closes highway near Arthur's Pass

A key South Island highway is closed following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle this afternoon.

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

Firefighters battle the blaze at Northcote College on Auckland's North Shore. Photo: Finn...

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

A large fire raged through the sports pavilion at an Auckland high school at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action today.

UK passports: Call for grace period

Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date - and to get a UK...

UK passports: Call for grace period

Lobby groups are calling on the British govt to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals to get UK passports.

Flood clean-up response frustrates residents

Flood clean-up response frustrates residents

Community-led clean-ups are continuing in flood-damaged Banks Peninsula, but nagging frustration remains over the response from Christchurch City Council.

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