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NZ needs this migrant 'brain gain' - Why isn't system employing?

ASMS has estimated almost 3,000 more GPs and 12,000 more nurses needed in NZ.

Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in

Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.

Queen's reign marks 70 years of change as Commonwealth celebrates platinum jubilee

As Britain marks Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday, here's a look at some key moments.

'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' children

One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.

Reopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitality

Economic trauma will continue, say some business groups.

Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent

Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.

Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases

12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases

Seymour blasts 'bizarre disasters' of Covid-19 response

Seymour says "zombie bureaucrats" and inflation pressures are driving voters to his side.

Four new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, one unlinked

One person is isolating on a hospital ward for coronavirus patients.

'Unfounded': Manurewa Marae false vaccination allegations shot down

Further investigation could occur if more information was provided.

Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended

It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.

Police appeal for sightings of missing man in the Wairarapa

Antony Farrell was last seen in the early hours of Monday

'Your sign saved my life': How woman's bumper sticker helped someone decide to keep living

"Maybe [the sticker] was a sign they were supposed to see."

Cost of Covid vaccines revealed - report

The relevant documents were reportedly released by mistake.

Firefighters expected at 'massive' blaze 'all day'

House 'almost destroyed' in a matter of minutes.

Opinion: A generation defined by inequality - Covid the ultimate rip off for young people

Not being able to travel is one thing, a generation defined by inequality is another.

Wellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increase

Mayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.

Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash

Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.