Hospital staff share stories of terrorist attack aftermath
Canterbury DHB staff who provided care to the injured from the terror attacks on two mosques last week are now sharing their stories.
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Victim who died in hospital 'a kind and caring Kiwi'
Victim who died in hospital 'a kind and caring Kiwi'
Moshin Al-Harbi made a difference at the business where he worked - he exposed his colleagues to a new culture and left them better off. He was the only victim who survived the mosque attacks to later die in hospital.
Blood donations rise in wake of Christchurch attacks
Blood donations rise in wake of Christchurch attacks
More than 500 people across the country have registered to give blood since the Christchurch mosque shootings, saying they want to do what they can to help.
Teen jailed for two years for one-punch killing
Teen jailed for two years for one-punch killing
An Auckland teenager has been sentenced to two years in jail for the one-punch death of a security guard.
Otago professor remembers 'gentle, humble' doctor
Otago professor remembers 'gentle, humble' doctor
A University of Otago emeritus professor is mourning a former colleague who died in Friday's terror attack in Christchurch.
Terror attack carried out by lone gunman - police
Terror attack carried out by lone gunman - police
It appears the shootings in Christchurch yesterday were the actions of a lone gunman - who is believed to have lived in Dunedin since at least 2017 - police now say.
Mosque terror: World leaders react
Mosque terror: World leaders react
Leaders around the world have expressed sorrow and condemnation of the killing of 49 people in the terror attack on two Christchurch mosques.
Prefab industry at tipping point in wait for reforms
Prefab industry at tipping point in wait for reforms
The prefab industry says it's at a critical tipping point, as it waits for the government's promised building reforms to get underway.
More than 200 children in state care abused in 6 months
More than 200 children in state care abused in 6 months
For the first time, Oranga Tamariki has laid bare just how much harm and abuse is being done to children in its care.
Otago Uni academics back halt on human genetic editing
Otago Uni academics back halt on human genetic editing
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries, including New Zealand, are insisting on a global moratorium for editing DNA in human sperm, embryos and eggs.
Confusion over e-scooter 'vehicle' status
Confusion over e-scooter 'vehicle' status
E-scooters have been allowed on to footpaths and roads without the risk assessments a transport official has said were necessary.
Residents fear speaking out on Northlake development
Residents fear speaking out on Northlake development
Residents at a Wanaka subdivision say they are being effectively gagged from having a say on what happens in their own backyard.
Measles outbreak: Up to 100,000 must be vaccinated
Measles outbreak: Up to 100,000 must be vaccinated
A Canterbury doctor helping tackle the region's measles outbreak warns up to 100,000 people must be vaccinated.
'Dire situation': Claim line workers fleeced by sham contracts
'Dire situation': Claim line workers fleeced by sham contracts
Line workers are trapped in a sham contracting model, they say, which has them working six days a week and still not breaking even.
Burial costs force some families to consider cremation
Burial costs force some families to consider cremation
The increasing cost of burials is leaving low income families with no choice but to cremate their loved ones even if it's against their beliefs, the Funeral Directors Association says.
KiwiSaver CGT claims part of 'hysterical' response
KiwiSaver capital gains tax claims part of 'hysterical' response
The government won't adopt a capital gains tax that would leave KiwiSavers worse off, the head of the Tax Working Group says.
Exchange student files human rights complaint against uni
Exchange student files human rights complaint against uni
A Canadian student, denied an exchange to a New Zealand university because of her mental illness, has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.
Fonterra CEO won't take $1.95m job for granted
Fonterra CEO won't take $1.95m job for granted
Fonterra's acting chief executive will stay on permanently, with a pay packet of $1.95 million a year, after an international search was canned.
Stop treating media queries as OIA requests - Ombudsman
Stop treating media queries as OIA requests - Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is warning government departments not to use the Official Information Act as a way of dragging their feet in response to media enquiries.
Secondary teachers plan April strike
Secondary teachers plan April strike
Secondary school teachers will strike next month if an agreement on pay and working conditions cannot be reached.