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Health NZ staff told they must take three weeks' leave over Xmas
If they don't have enough leave, the "base expectation" is they will take leave without pay, they've been told.
Health NZ staff told to take three weeks' leave over Christmas
In an email, Te Whatu Ora has told some staff they have to take three weeks mandatory leave and it needs to be taken from 23 December to 10 January. That amounts to 11 leave days and four statutory… Audio
Man arrested after throwing wrench at bus driver in road rage incident
The wrench went through an open bus window and hit the driver in the head, resulting in an injury above his eye.
Christopher Luxon meets Narendra Modi, but little sign of free trade deal
The PM has emerged with an official invite to New Delhi after his coveted meeting with India's leader in Laos.
Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage
Ricky Mullen was sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment.
Christopher Luxon puts another rental property on the market
The Auckland property listed for sale on Friday has a current market valuation, according to Homes.co.nz, of $995,000.
The people who made the inside of police cars
We're used to seeing police vehicles around our neighborhoods - but how much thought do we give to what's inside them? Audio
Not enough new mums getting treatment for birth injuries
It has been two years since ACC began funding for birth injuries - but one expert says not enough mothers are getting the help they need. Audio
The school dental nurse with 50 years of service
Glenda has celebrated 50 years in the profession and joins Jesse to mark it. Audio
Racist abuse 'has no place' on Wellington buses - council
Wellington's regional council has publicly backed a Pakistani family racially abused on a Metlink bus.
Vetting officer says mosque gunman was 'good actor'
A police vetting officer ultimately recommended the terrorist receive his gun licence as he "appears to be a sound person who shows good attitudes and safety sense".
Taxi driver in serious condition after stabbing in Christchurch
A taxi driver is in a serious condition after a brutal stabbing in Christchurch on Thursday night. Small Passenger Service Association's Warren Quirke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Landlord wins case against tenant with six dogs
A tenant has been told to pay more than $7500 to her landlord over the unapproved pets.
Gang incident: Members arrested, bikes impounded on SH1
Three patched members of the Tribesmen have been arrested for allegedly driving dangerously in South Auckland.
Flurry of borrowers ask to break fixed home loans
There's been a rush of people with fixed mortgage rates regret looking for solutions.
Trial date set for pair accused in Ariki Rigby case
Two men, one accused of murdering an 18-year-old found in a burned-out car in a Hawke's Bay, have been given a trial date.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Tense scenes as Christchurch terrorist's referees give evidence
One of the gun licence referees told a lawyer to "sit down" and refused to answer her question, while the other threatened to walk out a lawyer was "annoying" him.
Not enough new mums getting treatment for birth injuries
It is two years since ACC began funding treatment for birth injuries - but one expert says not nearly enough mothers are getting the help they need. Audio
