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'It's heartbreaking' - Family fears as aged care faces staffing struggle
Families are fearing for the future as aged care facilities continue to close their beds for new patients due to a lack of nurses.
Cheers to 125 years: 'One of Auckland's gems' celebrates a long legacy
One of the oldest bars in Auckland is celebrating its 125th anniversary today and despite the impact of Covid in the hospitality industry, its owner is determined to mark the occasion.
'It is hard ... to keep moving': Call for strategy to support homeless youth
No outreach services are designed to meet the needs of young homeless people and a strategy is needed to directly respond to their needs, says a youth housing service.
'Near catastrophic' staffing crisis leading to aged care sector collapse, provider says
In Wellington and the Hutt Valley region one provider is warning public hospital beds are scarce and people who need high levels of care are being moved between rest homes or into public hospitals…
Could safe racing spots curb dirt-bikers on streets?
The lack of places to race safely could be one of the reasons dirt-bike street rides are happening in Auckland, a biker club president says.
Govt launches plan to protect native plants and wildlife by 2050
The Minister of Conservation is implementing a plan that aims to manage New Zealand's biodiversity crisis by 2050.
Car stolen, used in three different crimes, victim says
A man who had his car involved in three different crimes last year says he is still waiting to hear from the authorities.
Birds killed by avian botulism spread through hot Auckland summer
The toxin is a water-bound disease that spreads faster in warm water ponds, and has infected thousands of birds this year.