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Too early to tell what impact Fiji's HIV outbreak will have on NZ
The rise in infections "put the entire Pacific region at risk", expert says, as charity monitors situation.
'They are all petrified' - Enrolled nurses can't find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs, and only 44 through Health NZ. Audio
Prolink NZ estimated to owe creditors $4.01 million
The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023.
Landlord fined thousands over 'shocking' rental
Rotting flooring, sagging ceiling panels and a hole in the roof - tenants were left in a leaky property for more than a year.
Young people warned over air rifles use after protected bird allegedly shot
Police and DOC are investigating after reports of a variable oystercatcher being shot at a beach in Golden Bay.
Auckland rail closures: Won't always be this way
Extended month-long rail closures will not be required in Auckland once the city's rail networks have been modernised, says KiwiRail's chief infrastructure officer. Audio
Security to increase at Middlemore Hospital after attack on nurse
National chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan told RNZ "no level of violence is acceptable".
Patient who attempted to strangle nurse unprovoked before attack - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
Engagement with Treaty Principles Bill 'positive' - Chief Human Rights Commissioner
The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles as they are defined by the courts.
Cuts to frontline services risking safety of families - Labour
Her comments come as two children have died in separate alleged incidents of family violence.
Garden waste dumped in Gisborne manholes blocks sewer pipes
Gisborne District Council is asking residents to avoid fishing or swimming, or gathering shellfish in the river and beaches.
Nurses not testing for Covid-19 due to lack of leave
An Auckland nurse says nurses have been reluctant to test for Covid-19 and take time off work amid the latest influx of cases.
Pay gap most significant for Asians, Pasifika
Asians and Pacific people are seeing the biggest ethnic pay gaps in the public sector, according to the latest pay gap data.
Workers demand open visas as former employer liquidated
The workers say they each paid about $20,000 for their visas and jobs, but are now left in limbo.
Retail NZ unsurprised by Christmas spending decline
Chief executive Carolyn Young said her expectations were "mildly tempered" for Boxing Day.
Carjack victim's dismay at second prisoner escape from hospital
A woman who was carjacked by a prisoner who escaped Waikato Hospital last month is shocked another prisoner from Spring Hill Corrections Facility has escaped from custody at the same hospital again.
Asian dessert stores snowball, offering sweet treats amid downturn
An increasing number of Asian style dessert parlours and bakeries have opened in Auckland in the past year.
How to pay $1.2m for a Christmas tree
About a third of the $1.2 million spent on Auckland's downtown Christmas tree are costs associated with the installation of the tree for the first two years, new information from the Auckland Council…
Funding cuts to charity felt over Christmas
A family violence service provider is expecting a 30 percent surge in women seeking refuge over the holiday season.
190 workers may lose visas as company folds amid migrant exploitation probe
Some 190 workers - mostly migrants on work visas - are set to lose their jobs as Prolink NZ goes into liquidation.
Hundreds of surgeries cancelled, postponed in Auckland, Hamilton
Nearly 800 surgeries were cancelled and postponed in three months over bed shortages and lack of capacity.
Waikato River water sent to Australia for testing over arsenic levels
While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.
