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Data-matching plan for distressed 111 callers ditched
Government ministers earlier said the scheme was crucial, but the Ministry of Health now says privacy and ethical concerns outweigh its value. Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Many teens are ill-equipped to deal with conflict rationally after the pandemic years, teachers say. Audio
'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
Health authorities ditch plan for data matching on 111 calls
Health authorities have ditched a plan to do data matching on 111 callers in mental distress, despite saying it was crucial to design ways to help them. They had intended last month to start listening… Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Schools are blaming the pandemic for a sharp jump in violence among children. Stand-downs, suspensions and expulsions for assaults on other students rose nationally last year and doubled in some… Audio
Protest for Dunedin Hospital 'biggest in decades' - mayor
Dunedin's mayor says Saturday's protest was the city's biggest in decades and warns that people are just getting started. About 35-thousand people marched through the city on Saturday protesting… Audio
Protest for Dunedin Hospital draws thousands
Thousands of fired up South Islanders flooded the Octagon in central Dunedin on Saturday while West Coasters took a silent approach to protest about a failing health system. In the largest of the two… Audio
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
Man with ‘minced’ fingers waits hours for help in ED
He was made to stand in a queue as blood poured from his fingers after a workplace accident.
'Most benefit' of tobacco tax cuts go to Philip Morris
Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said could damage health and… Audio
Property Council on major changes for building consent process
The news that major changes are being considered for the building consent system is receiving high praise from the Property Council. The government is looking at three options to replace the network… Audio
35,000 march in Dunedin for new hospital
Dunedin music legend Robert Scott was one of 35,000 locals out on the city streets protesting the government's move to scale back to proposed new hospital. Audio
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
Glucose monitors 'life-changing' for diabetic children
The monitors - which Pharmac is now funding for all type 1 diabetics - mean patients are less likely to suffer early deaths, researcher says.
SH1 plans going over old ground
Waka Kotahi wants a business case for the road's upgrade - but it's already done two within the past seven years.
New speed limits mean more people will die - transport researcher
The Minister of Transport is reversing the reductions in speed limits done by the previous Labour government.
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Building reforms will deliver 'more homes, more quickly' - Property Council
The government is looking at changes to the building consent system - including who is liable when properties are defective.
Five in hospital after Canterbury crash
Seven people have been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' requests for help
On some occasions, police say they receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.