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Brain tumour registry: 'We're missing across the whole research spectrum'
Brain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of people under 40 - but in New Zealand there is no register to keep track of the deadly disease.
Dunedin Hospital removes artwork by prominent artist
Two paintings and a plaque identifying a water sculpture by the late prominent artist John Middleditch have been removed.
Whakaari/White Island conviction quashed
Brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle appealed against their company's conviction which saw them fined $1.045 million and ordered to pay $4.88m in reparation to the victims.
Bylaws to stop showering in fountains a 'waste of money', Councillor says
Councillor Louise Hutt says the cost of creating a bylaw, including legal advice and public consultation, could be better spent funding social services in Hamilton.
Abuse survivor wants sculptor's work removed
"My complaints and requests were ignored," says a woman who wants a New Zealand artist's sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Audio
Teen who killed boyfriend's daughter jailed for 5 years
Jessica Lee Rose Mulford, now 20, was found guilty of manslaughter last year.
High-profile journalists to go as NZME announces 30 job cuts
The New Zealand Herald owner is slashing roles across its newsrooms.
Kiwis return from overseas weight surgery with life-threatening problems
Overweight patients are being targeted by medical tourism companies and often don't understand the risks, doctors say. Audio
Water Bill makes the government 'the evil penguin' - Hamilton councillor
A Hamilton councillor says the government's Local Government Water Services Bill has failed at providing local authorities with any certainty when it comes to water, and left them feeling like an…
Waikato River settlement at risk in government's water plans - council
The government's proposed new water delivery legislation over-rides Treaty of Waitangi settlement obligations and will be "problematic" for the ongoing protection of the Waikato River, according to…
Surgery delays as lab workers strike for pay parity
Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne, Nelson and Dunedin.
Man accused of shooting pig hunters to find out if he'll be released on bail
Stu Edmondson has pleaded not guilty to murdering a hunter and attempting to kill another.
Foul play ruled out as cause of 23-year-old man's death
There was no evidence VJ Tutai's death was at the hands of drug dealers over a possible debt.
Plans to progress Waihī mining attracts support and criticism
New Zealand branch of international mining company OceanaGold is proposing further development through the Waihī North and Martha Open Pit projects.
What it's like building a 3D house
The printer arm moves around building up layers, says one of those involved in the country's first 3D printed show home.
Music festivals: Costs on the rise, but punters spoiled for choice
Music lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to summer festivals across the motu, but rising production and artist costs - along with dwindling ticket sales - are proving challenging for…
22 elective surgeries postponed in two weeks across Auckland, Hamilton hospitals
A source inside Waikato Hospital said the acute demand had increased significantly.
Auckland Capital Valuations delayed another 4 months
The valuations were due in October last year.
Te Awamutu man converts Mitsubishi into traffic cop car
Former policeman Stephen Parsons bought a 1990 Mitsubishi V3000 and set about transforming it into a replica of a Ministry of Transport Traffic Safety Service vehicle.
Job cuts: Elective surgeries could be at risk
At least one elective surgery was postponed at Auckland Hospital last week and it is feared other surgeries could be affected because of a reduction in staff booking them.
Decision on proposed Waikato medical school taking too long - union
The school aimed at producing more GPs to plug dire shortages, particularly in rural and regional areas.
Deadlines set for end of emergency contracts for seven Rotorua motels
An application to extend the contracts has been approved - with conditions requiring a definite end to the homeless accommodation.
Police cordon off house after man dies in reported fight
Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Thames Hospital overnight.
Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse or have a child confide in them, but it is not mandatory for them to know how to respond or report it.
Video emerges of prisoner escaping from Waikato hospital
The man who escaped custody has been named as 48-year-old Damon Anderson.