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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.
Health funding changes more a 'sticking plaster' than a real cure - doctors
Some doctors say the government's re-allocation of $30 million towards more senior doctors and nurses is welcome, but falls short of the systemic change that is needed.
Hospital failed to meet its standards to assess man before his death
A man in his 70s died just two days after being discharged from North Shore Hospital.
TVNZ's $30m cost-saving exercise could 'decimate' news service
TVNZ staff were told on Wednesday there was a proposal to get rid of 90 jobs at the broadcaster and create 41 new ones.
Prolink NZ investigation: Manager previously jailed for tax evasion
A woman previously jailed for tax evasion and providing false information to immigration authorities has revealed herself to be the "operations manager" at a company embroiled in a migrant… Audio
Workers who say they've been cheated out of thousands still waiting
Chinese workers say they still haven't got promised full-time jobs more than a year after authorities began investigating their employer. Audio
'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
