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Breach exposes risk of cutting IT experts, says union

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

Breach exposes risk of cutting IT experts, says union

The Public Service Association says a security breach at privately run ManageMyHealth highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health.

'Nothing quite like going into labour while you’re up in the air'

Carla Probst, pictured in the Queen Mary maternity wing of Dunedin Hospital yesterday, welcomed...

'Nothing quite like going into labour while you’re up in the air'

Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.

Two found dead on same property in Bay of Plenty

Two found dead on same property in Bay of Plenty

An investigation is under way after two people were found dead in separate houses on a property in the Bay of Plenty.

NZ welcomes New Year with a bang

The new year started with a bang in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

NZ welcomes New Year with a bang

The new year has started with a bang across the country.

Car rolls off cliff after parking mishap

The car ended up at the bottom of a cliff near Kakanui. Photo: Nic Duff

Car rolls off cliff after parking mishap

A car rolled off coastal cliffs near Kakanui in North Otago and crashed on to the beach below after the driver accidentally left the vehicle in gear this afternoon, police say.

Wild weather batters central parts of NZ

Wild weather is playing havoc with New Year plans for thousands of Kiwis, hitting flights and ferry sailings, cutting power and shutting down celebrations in some places.

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

Portage Resort has been dealing with falling visitor numbers and cancellations as the team...

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator is “extremely distressed” by restricted access road closures, leaving them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.

First sea lion pup of the season

Tui and her pup having a snooze. Photo: Department of Conservation

First sea lion pup of the season

Tui the sea lion has given birth to the first pup of the Otago/New Zealand breeding season.

Shearing industry and govt announce $75k animal welfare scheme

The $75,000 fund follows allegations of sheep mistreatment related to shearing practices which...

Shearing industry and govt announce $75k animal welfare scheme

The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry.

Partygoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's

KnowYourStuff manager Casey Spearin. Photo: Leah Hollingworth

Partygoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's

A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service.

Calmer day after South Island battered by storms

Calmer day after South Island battered by storms

A calmer day is in store for parts of the South Island battered by hail and lashed by torrential downpours and lightning yesterday.

Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale

More than 4500 unwanted Christmas presents were already on TradeMe by 8.30am on Boxing Day. Photo...

Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale

More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.

Busy Christmas Eve for retailers

Busy Christmas Eve for retailers

Christmas Eve has been the busiest shopping day of the year with 9745 sales a minute at its peak.

Investigation ordered into scale of breath testing scandal

Investigation ordered into scale of breath testing scandal

The NZ Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis of breath testing data to try and identify the full scale of falsely recorded tests.

Flood recovery in Tasman expected to cost $50m

An aerial image showing the extent of flooding in Tasman. Photo: Tim Cuff / Pool

Flood recovery in Tasman expected to cost $50m, take two years

More than six months after widespread flooding hit the Tasman District, the recovery is expected to cost the council $50 million and take up to two years to complete.

Windy and wet for parts of South Is on Xmas Day

The weather's not looking that flash for the South Island on Christmas Day. Heavy rain's forecast for the West Coast and inland Canterbury, while showers with thunder and possibly hail could hit parts of Otago and Southland.

South Island storm one of the year's most intense

An active supercell south from Rakaia. Photo: MetService/screenshot

South Island storm one of the year's most intense

The thunderstorm that has lashed the South Island and brought widespread and large hail is one of the year's most intense storms, MetService says.

Boy had to swim for life as police delay rescue

Boy had to swim for life as police delay rescue

A boy with no lifejacket spent an hour swimming away from his burning boat on Lake Taupō while rescue helicopter calls were delayed by police.

Human rights adviser lodges asbestos sand complaint

The lawyer's complaint centred on the decision not to recall and ban the importation sale of all...

Human rights adviser lodges asbestos sand complaint

A law adviser in human rights has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman asking for an urgent investigation into the response to asbestos-contaminated play sand.

Spot checks reveal alarming melanoma results

Melanoma New Zealand’s new van will continue to tour around urban and rural areas so its nurse...

Spot checks reveal alarming melanoma results

A spot check of South Islanders has turned up some alarming statistics around skin cancer-related symptoms.

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