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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.

'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.

Burning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smoke
City's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.

Claim councillor told another to '**** off' after 'true history' clash
The councillor says he did not say the words – but his meaning was correctly inferred.

How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.

Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers
OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?

Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.

Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market
The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.

Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.

'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.

Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.

Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident
Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.

Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.

Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.

Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.

'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.

'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.

'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.

On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting
Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.

Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community
This weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.