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Can NZ’s maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?

Mums across the country could get a minimum three-day hospital stay if a new bill passes.

‘Incompetence’: How a simple injection led to infection, blood clots and 17 days in hospital

Health NZ has apologised to the single mother as it conducts an internal review.

Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.

Letters: We can't expect teachers to be parents too

OPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'

‘Changing your mentality’: How Kiwi kickboxer fights during Ramadan fast

She will fast until about an hour before fighting Aima Hattori.

‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed

Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.

Anorexic woman ‘doesn’t want to die' but is refusing feeding. Should the hospital respect her wishes?

'Far too early to let this 25-year-old woman die when medical treatment is available.'

Avian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterways

MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.

‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights

Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims

A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Ring – here’s the verdict

What can a smart ring teach you about your health and wellbeing?

Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard

Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.

Why a charity drive is a lifeline for families like Emma’s

Emma had open-heart surgery at four days old.

Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation

Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman success

Nicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.

‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100

'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'

‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’

Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.