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HNZ criticised after 3-year-old dies in Greymouth hospital

An investigation into Alexzander Sutherland-Hunt's death found systemic failings in the care...

HNZ criticised after 3-year-old dies in Greymouth hospital

A three-year-boy died of septic shock in a West Coast hospital after critical opportunities to save his life were missed by an on-call doctor and a nurse who shouldn't have been in sole charge of the children's ward that night.

Protesters target Peters' home again

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

Protesters target Peters' home again

Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb on Monday night.

NZ pays Samoa $6m over grounding of Navy ship

The government has paid $6 million in compensation to Samoa, to mark one year since the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.

Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving

Cat Christey leaving after her guilty plea today. Photo: NZME

Mother of Marokopa kids pleads guilty to drink-driving

The mother of the Marokopa children was three times over the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her vehicle into a drain before it came to a rest on its roof.

Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass

A truck crashed near Arthur's Pass (image modified to remove identifying company information)...

Truck crash blocks Arthur's Pass

A truck that crashed into a guard rail near Arthur's Pass is blocking traffic.

Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead

Potential breakthrough in identifying man found dead

Police have made a potential breakthrough in relation to the identity of a man who was found dead in Christchurch's Heathcote Valley more than two weeks ago.

Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'

Christchurch pensioner death a 'perplexing case'

The man found dead at a Christchurch property on Saturday was a gun-collecting pensioner.

Police swarm property after officer shot

Police have swarmed a south Auckland property where an officer has been shot.

Call for child support changes

Divorce coach Bridgette Jackson says parents often feel that the child support formula does not...

Call for child support changes

A mother says she is in severe hardship as an increasing number of parents raise concerns about the system.

'Terrifying': Up to 100 shots fired on Sydney suburban street

A man is under police guard in hospital after firing up to 100 shots at police and multiple cars in a "serious and terrifying" incident.

North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court

Police at the scene in North Dunedin on Friday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

North Dunedin death: Victim identified, murder accused in court

A man charged with a North Dunedin murder has had his name suppressed while he undergoes mental-health assessments.

Christchurch actor on boat to Gaza

A fear of the unknown was front of mind for a Christchurch actor-turned-activist on board another humanitarian flotilla setting sail for the Gaza Strip.

HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union

PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

HNZ proposing alcohol harm staff, campaign cuts: union

Health New Zealand is proposing to cut staff working on alcohol harm by a third and end its alcohol research and social marketing campaigns, the public service union says.

Teachers express concern over proposed food subjects cuts

Teachers are worried proposed NCEA and curriculum changes will narrow students' options and cause job cuts in the three food-related subjects.

Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston at the...

Businesses 'crying out' for young people: PM

'We love these young people," the Prime Minister says, but a youth advocate believes they're being "punished for and economic crisis they didn't create."

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