Everyday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.

Its mission is to 'serve the community' for recreational and educational purposes.

Te Arohanui Hira says it is 'the people' who keep him coming back each year.

Ex-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.

Fifteen years has been dedicated to the design and build of The Chodge in South Waikato.

It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.

'He was a Pope who truly lived the Gospel .. and we will remember him with deep affection'

'It’s a good excuse to be social and listen to some music,' one local says.

Casey Brady, 32, was told she would never walk again after a motocross accident in 2017.

Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.

'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'

The owner says it's the second burglary in three weeks and the 'fifth or sixth' this year.

'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'

The scholarship is a 'huge' relief for 21-year-old juggling studies, work and placements.

Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.

She has been asked to attend Miami Swim Week in May for casting.

In the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.

Fifty teams are driving their Minis down the country in the movie-inspired fundraiser.

Hills is giving a free talk on hope beyond suicide on April 4 in Pāpāmoa.

She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.

Rotorua woman 'blown away' by the donations she received to help pay for the surgery.

'There’s a certain frisson and nervousness and excitement ... on those first nights.'

Concerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.

Patients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.

The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.

About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.

Zoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.

Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.

'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'

Four children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.

Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.

More than 15 million passengers have ridden the gondola in four decades.

The hotel will feature a pool, rooftop bar, gym, conference rooms and 197 guest rooms.

Members didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.

Construction will begin on the two-storey development at the end of 2025.

'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.

The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.

Affected courses include wood manufacturing, saw doctoring, and forest management.

Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.

'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'

Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.

Changes were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.

The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.

He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.

High school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.

Public money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.

Amelia Branson and her family are fighting to extend her life.

'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'

Bay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.

The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.

'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'

'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'

'I would be asking a lot of questions ... cars don’t go slow around there.'

The 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.

'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'

Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.

'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.

They left through a gate that 'unexpectedly malfunctioned' and were quickly returned.

His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.

An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.

He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.

Jarrad Ormsby was last seen in Hamilton on December 19.

A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.

'I never ever thought I would get anything like this before.'

'I would've thought the driver’s best option was to have braked.'

His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.

'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.