New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandStudy links higher neurodegenerative disease risk to top rugby playersStudy shows higher rates of brain disease in former elite male players.05 Sep 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely barbaric': Women share mammogram nightmares as breast implants burst They question why they face paying up to $22,000 for replacing their implants.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsUnion calls out Health NZ for hosting private healthcare ads on job websiteA centralised job platform, owned and operated by Health NZ, was decomissioned in July.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disease of the mind': Insanity defence in fatal fire trialThe defence claims he was unwell due to this lack of medication.04 Sep 08:31 AM
New ZealandACC review reveals 'very high-risk' hiring and leadership gapsACC’s hiring practices were rated as risky due to appointments being non-contestable.04 Sep 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Speak up': Police urge public help in child abuse crisisA 6-month-old died in July after being found critically injured at a Foxton Beach house.04 Sep 02:08 AM
Entertainment'Very isolated': Emma Heming Willis on Bruce's dementia journeyShe became his full-time caregiver, balancing privacy and family.04 Sep 01:37 AM
ChristchurchStudent falls ill with meningococcal disease after rugby tournamentAll close contacts to the teenager's case have been identified and offered antibiotics.04 Sep 01:12 AM
World'Disdain and slavery': Florida to roll back school vaccine mandates'Anyone who knows anything about public health can see this is a train wreck,' expert says03 Sep 11:16 PM
LifestyleStudy finds prolonged phone use on toilet linked to hemorrhoidsExperts advise limiting toilet time to five to 10 minutes.03 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandMore than 36,000 nurses strike again for better pay and staffingThe strike will disrupt more than 13,000 surgeries and appointments.03 Sep 07:11 PM
Lifestyle'I do that on purpose': 29yo with aggressive cancer slams trollsKellie Finlayson battles stage 4 cancer while facing online criticism.03 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newbornsJim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.03 Sep 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
CrimeWatch: Group critically injure man in street attack, off-duty policewoman races to helpTwo youths have been referred to Youth Aid. 02 Sep 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Biggest bugbear': Waikato nurses strike over staffing safety concernsWaikato nurses walked off the job over unsafe staffing concerns.02 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really humbling' - Kiwi photographers' generous response overwhelms cancer battlerAn exhibition for Jason Oxenham will raise money for his expensive treatment in China.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNurse with three kids struggling to afford the childcare they need'The Government says we are paid well, but we are not meeting the current cost of living.'02 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandNurses strike as patient care concerns escalateHospitals will remain open with limited staff for essential services.01 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV appears to show murder-accused lighting fatal Loafers Lodge fireThe jury watched CCTV showing the accused before the fire started.01 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Adverse outcome': Woman ends up in wheelchair after surgery goes wrongWoman's twin sister was mistakenly prepped for surgery before operation which went awry. 01 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Woman died after breathing tube inserted into food pipe during surgery The breast cancer patient suffered an unsurvivable brain injury as a result of the error.01 Sep 02:00 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targetsHealth NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInmate launches court battle after being denied meds and free hearing aid batteriesLance Lee says he shouldn't have to buy his own batteries, even at a discounted price.30 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Fibremaxxing': How much fibre is too much fibre, according to a nutritionistAnd yes, your bathroom habits will give you a hint. 30 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
WorldSPF investigation: Sunscreens pulled amid rating discrepanciesOutside Beauty, Found My Skin, and Endota suspend SPF 50+ sales.30 Aug 03:49 AM
