Concerns over NHI number mixup
A patient advocate warns the consequences of people receiving incorrect medical treatment due to mistaken identity can be catastrophic.
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Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
A local charity is to benefit from stolen kitchen items, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in court.
Auckland fog lifts
Auckland fog lifts
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Flights on Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch routes were cancelled or delayed due to earlier fog in Auckland.
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.
Mayor questions need to close factories
Mayor questions need to close factories
The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one vessel out of action and the other running hours behind schedule.
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.
Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk
Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk
Chris Hipkins has denied misleading Kiwis after revelations he had been aware of the potential risks to teenagers of a second Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2022 despite recently claiming otherwise.
Dan Carter kicks new Christchurch stadium into life
Dan Carter kicks new Christchurch stadium into life
Crusaders legend Dan Carter, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and PM Christopher Luxon were among the crowd that gathered to open the city's new stadium on Friday morning.
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.
Rain hits top of South Island, more on way for Far North
Rain hits top of South Island, more on way for Far North
A storm battering the country is hitting the top of the South Island, while flood-weary Northlanders are set for a couple of days respite before another bout of wild weather sets in.
McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays
McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back up to 10 taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during his affair, three weeks on.
Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term
Christchurch 'chop-shop' kingpin fails in bid to cut jail term
A jailed Christchurch "chop-shop" owner who received $800,000 in stolen cars has failed to get his sentence reduced, just months after losing millions in property to the Crown.
Young mum facing cancer treatment delays
'The delays could be the difference between me living or dying'
A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than $1 million for a stem cell transplant overseas.
'Lifesaving' eating disorder facility remains without govt funding
'Lifesaving' eating disorder facility remains without govt funding
A North Canterbury eating disorder residential facility that's proved a lifesaver for those admitted there can't attract government funding.
Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments
'Horrible people': Stolen identities used to raid benefit payments
A scam has been uncovered in Christchurch in which fraudsters allegedly steal beneficiaries’ identities to swindle payments from the Ministry of Social Development.
AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise
AI scribe concerns highlighted after 'jailbreak' exercise
There have been some concerns about the responses from the AI scribe rolled out in EDs around the country during testing.
Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup
Mayor dismisses reports of low fuel as Twizel hosts Maadi Cup
Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is running low on fuel as the town hosts the pinnacle of the secondary school rowing calendar.