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Fast-track bill: Ministers won't get final say on green-lighting projects
The government has announced changes to the Fast-Track bill, but environmental groups say it isn't enough.
Alcohol a cause in more than 900 deaths in 2018, study finds
Data also reveals liquor was a cause in 1250 cancers, nearly 30,000 hospitalisations and almost 130,000 ACC claims.
'Never seen this before' - Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156 percent capacity.
Staff 'shell-shocked' as 268 more jobs axed at Te Whatu Ora
The Public Service Association says "savage" cuts in Te Whatu Ora's commissioning team will be felt for years to come.
'Crying, smiling': Gail Maney's reaction to lawyers' agreement in murder case
The Crown has confirmed it will not be seeking to uphold Gail Maney's conviction. Audio
Crown agrees evidence against Gail Maney is unreliable
Lawyers on both sides agree there is no evidence implicating a woman convicted of a West Auckland murder two decades ago, as the first day of the appeal concludes.
Hospital staff report 500 incidents of contaminated equipment a year
Te Whatu Ora found Dunedin Hospital's central sterile services department was "clearly not fit for purpose". Audio
Lengthy waits for surgery keep ballooning
Patients are facing months of wait-time for elective surgeries, while others are choosing the private route and spending thousands for timely treatment. Audio
Part-time GPs working full-time hours to get through workload, study finds
One doctor says it is "fairly typical" to find his children sleeping on the couch in his exam room on a Saturday while he gets work done.
Doctors told to make beds, clean commodes at hospital
"Is this a really good use of my time? I suspect I'm the most expensive person there," one doctor says after staff were told they were expected to clean washbowls and sluice sinks.
Fewer pharmacists stock Covid-19 anti-viral drugs after funding cuts
Te Whatu Ora said the changes were part of a shift towards managing Covid-19 like other communicable diseases.
Former Health NZ board member says Luxon's claims are disinformation
Dr Curtis Walker says the government's accusations of financial illiteracy are unfair.
Struggles to hire doctors, budget confusion revealed in leaked emails
'If it costs money, we can't do it': Budget cuts are hampering recruitment of frontline health staff.
'It's not about votes' - Minister says proposed abuse redress 'challenging'
After an apology, survivors of abuse in care says it's time for action. Audio
Acknowledgement is vital to healing, key figures in Abuse in Care inquiry say
Survivors of abuse say it is vital that real change and accountability stem from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Understaffed clinic with 9000 patients hires a second doctor
A second doctor has been hired at an understaffed doctors clinic in Lower Hutt, which has had to rely on mostly virtual consults to accommodate its 9000 patients.
Thorndon Quay carparks: Council's decision-making process flawed, court rules
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay, as the Court of Appeal takes aim at the council's decision-making process.
Doctors' clinic's lack of staff not just due to workforce shortage, PHO says
The Primary Health Organisation says a struggling Lower Hutt doctors' clinic cannot entirely blame the national workforce shortage for its own near total lack of staff.
GPs left Lower Hutt practice now relying on telehealth due to stress, ex-staff member says
A former staff member at a Lower Hutt GP practice with 9000 patients and only one doctor says pressure on staff to see patients fast led to mass resignations.
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
Fast-track legislation: DOC's OIA refusal was unlawful - Ombudsman
The Ombudsman found the Department of Conservation was both unlawful and unreasonable in its refusal to provide copies of its advice to ministers.
Granny flat change welcomed by housing providers, Labour
Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio
Jobs for Nature workers hope programme will carry on despite funding running out
Jobs are in limbo and environmental gains set to be lost as the programme nears its end date. Audio