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AI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health Minister

The AI tool records consultations and drafts notes so doctors have far less typing to do.

28 Feb 01:49 AM

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Far North to use $5m cash injection to shift gears on pending rates

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28 Feb 03:00 AM

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Lake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protest

The plan allows up to 66 new lifestyle sections overlooking Lake Whakamaru.

28 Feb 12:00 AM

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'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark play

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27 Feb 11:00 PM

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Five leatherback turtles gather off the Mount

DoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.

28 Feb 01:00 AM

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Hastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds

'It is in my view a very low-level instance, but the impact ... has been great.'

27 Feb 05:00 PM

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New modelling rates Whanganui’s flood risk

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27 Feb 05:00 PM

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Drunk driver used police officer's phone to access criminal database while calling a lawyer

Afternoon quiz: How small is a demisemihemidemisemiquaver note?

AI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health Minister

Five leatherback turtles gather off the Mount

'Critical injuries': Two injured in downtown Auckland attack, man appears in court

Police operation in Papakura, one person taken to hospital

Person seriously injured in Glen Eden incident

Lake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protest

Possums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestone

'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman

Lindis Pass reopens after single-car crash on State Highway 8

Big year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this year

'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark play

Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show

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'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark play

'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coach

'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman

Five leatherback turtles gather off the Mount

'Lives in constant fear': Kāinga Ora tenant threatened to kill neighbour's son with machete

One dead in Northland crash

Whakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacks

Fonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second time

‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth award

Tower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award win

'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark play

Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street

Even racing provides punters with value as superstars get day off

Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives

'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered woman

Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street

'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dream

'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coach

AI tool lets ED doctors see one more patient per shift, says Health Minister

Grandmas and grandpas go wild at Rocky Horror Show in Auckland

'Critical injuries': Two injured in downtown Auckland attack, man appears in court

Far North to use $5m cash injection to shift gears on pending rates

Lake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protest

'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark play

Five leatherback turtles gather off the Mount

Hastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds

New modelling rates Whanganui’s flood risk

Hastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds

Carnivore v vegetarian: The great diet debate playing out in regional NZ kitchens

Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school

Meet the couple future‑proofing their high-country farm

Thomas Coughlan: The art of the U-turn, National’s big transport dilemma, and Labour’s pay equity conundrum

Deadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog laws

Family's world shattered as baby dies in school bus crash. How a dad is trying to heal

Liquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7m

Editorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacks

Morning quiz: The atmosphere on Mars is predominantly composed of what substance?

‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist a conviction after karaoke bar groping

Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives

‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim

Woman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinet

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