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'I held her hand': Bus stabbing victim didn't die alone, passenger says
"I just want to let her family know ... we did everything we could." Audio
Woman charged with interfering with human remains remanded on bail
An application for name suppression was declined in court, but she cannot be named yet, pending an appeal.
'Discriminatory and wrong' - Indian nurses told to speak English
A general manager at Palmerston North Hospital told a thousand people on a WhatsApp channel that Indian nurses must stop using their language in any public space at work. Audio
Man allegedly used migrant's name to claim asylum benefit, now facing charges
The agent did not turn up to their first court appearance, and a warrant has been issued for their arrest, MSD says.
Dozens of racially motivated hate incidents on Auckland's public transport
Asian New Zealanders have been victims in a number of incidents on buses in recent months.
Mānawa Bay: Inside Auckland's new, premium outlets
Around midday on Monday, the mall's 1400 car parks appeared to be nearly fully occupied, long queues remained outside a boutique chocolate store, and the food court was bustling with people. Audio
200 Defence staff opt for redundancy, more cuts coming
Many staff are "utterly shocked" at the news and say the security of NZ's borders could be threatened, union says.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Polkinghorne trial jury asks to hear recordings again
The jury will listen again to a secret recording of Pauline Hanna, and to Philip Polkinghorne's call to emergency services.
Man charged over body found in plastic bag appears in videos of worship music
Videos of a man charged during an Auckland homicide probe have been uploaded to YouTube, showing him singing what appears to be Christian music. Video
Iwi 'disgusted' by Kaipara District Council scrapping Māori ward
"I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi," one critic says.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution
Lawyers for the former Green Party MP are making their case that she was ejected from the party unlawfully, which the party's lawyer denies.
Ngāti Whātua takes Māori ward fight to High Court
The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.
Waiheke Island residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
Over 9000 residents live on the island and currently have to use telehealth or call an ambulance in an emergency. Audio
70-year-old with ruptured ear drum can't see doctor despite five visits
Waiheke Island resident Alison made five visits to her local GP, but was unable to see a doctor in person.
New after-hours for Waiheke Island after previous clinic announces abrupt closure
In a notice to patients, Waiheke Medical Centre said it would be stepping in to fill the gap in urgent care.
Patients queue at clinics around Auckland before opening at health clinics
New Zealand's largest operator of low-cost GPs - Tamaki Health - says at least five of its walk-in clinics in Auckland have had patients queuing ahead of opening hours.
Waiheke Island loses its only after-hours medical clinic
Patients were told on Friday the Oranga Urgent After Hours clinic was shutting immediately. Audio
The highest senior medical officer vacancy rate in New Zealand
Doctors say it is the result of years of under-investment, and now exacerbated by recent hiring restrictions and budget cuts.
Police intercepted Polkinghorne's calls for weeks after wife's death
The High Court in Auckland has heard that police intercepted Philip Polkinghorne's calls for weeks following his wife's death.
Detective quizzed during Polkinghorne murder trial on approach to scene examination
The scene was treated with a "homicide focus" as a detective worried a de-escalated approach may have missed things.
Councillors demand answers over barriers at fatal Auckland crash site
Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina says there needs to be accountability, while another has questioned if the barriers were fit for purpose. Audio