'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'

'If I just sat at home in front of the TV, well, I wouldn’t see a soul.'

Health NZ has had 'significant difficulties' recruiting for two psychiatrist vacancies.

'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'

Parksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.

Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.

The specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.

More than 5000 senior doctors are striking, including 206 in Tauranga and 100 in Rotorua.

He says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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'.

'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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

'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.'

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'

The money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.

Couple 'happy' something has been done after criticising initial police response.

'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.

A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.

Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.

He says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.

The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.

The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.

The centre offered an apology to the mother and has taken 'full responsibility'.

The store is opening in Rotorua Central in time for people doing their Christmas shopping.

The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.

Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.