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Police probe alleged teacher assault at North Shore school
The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.
Police delay roll out of mental health changes again
Police have pushed out the starting date for phase two of the police reduction of support to mental health events even further, after advice from a governance group for the programme.
Hundreds more health workers being assaulted at work
Fifteen out of 19 health districts have seen increases in assaults on staff, according to Health New Zealand. Audio
Preparation and concern among NZ exporters as Trump tariffs loom
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporting industries to the US are still coming to grips with the Trump administration's tariffs announcement, and say it's too early to tell what impacts it will have on… Audio
Leaking pipes, lack of floor water proofing to blame for power outage at clinic
Health NZ determined the leak managed to saturate electrical distribution boards, causing power outages to several floors.
Cancer patients have to boil own hot water in hospital ward
A cancer patient who had a transplant at Auckland City Hospital last year had to boil water in a kettle and use a disposable vomit bowl because there was no running hot water. Audio
Surgeries deferred because of power outage at Greenlane Clinical Centre
About 50 surgical procedures and 85 outpatient appointments at the centre had to be deferred.
Investigation launched after student reportedly burnt by school lunch
The lunch was provided under the government's revamped cut price school lunch programme.
Police roll-out of mental health changes: 'There's a great deal of confusion'
Unions say public health workers are confused about the police's phased withdrawal of support for mental health related requests - a year-long programme of changes that is in its fourth month of…
Ex-boyfriend is last-minute witness in musician's domestic violence case
A well-known New Zealand musician is accused of mistreating his former partner, dating back to November 2022.
Musician accused of domestic violence claims ex-partner had BPD
During cross-examination, the defendant said he'd suffered abuse as a result of the alleged victim's borderline personality disorder
Woman accusing musician of domestic violence says she was strangled, punched
She told a court that she's been strangled, punched, and sometimes trapped in a situation for hours as her former partner verbally lashed out at her.
The best and worst insurance companies, as ranked by customers
Insurance companies FMG and MAS have once again topped the list in Consumer NZ's annual insurance satisfaction survey for car, house and contents insurance.
Too early to tell what impact Fiji's HIV outbreak will have on NZ
The rise in infections "put the entire Pacific region at risk", expert says, as charity monitors situation.
'They are all petrified' - Enrolled nurses can't find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs, and only 44 through Health NZ. Audio
Prolink NZ estimated to owe creditors $4.01 million
The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023.
Landlord fined thousands over 'shocking' rental
Rotting flooring, sagging ceiling panels and a hole in the roof - tenants were left in a leaky property for more than a year.
Young people warned over air rifles use after protected bird allegedly shot
Police and DOC are investigating after reports of a variable oystercatcher being shot at a beach in Golden Bay.
Auckland rail closures: Won't always be this way
Extended month-long rail closures will not be required in Auckland once the city's rail networks have been modernised, says KiwiRail's chief infrastructure officer. Audio
Security to increase at Middlemore Hospital after attack on nurse
National chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan told RNZ "no level of violence is acceptable".
Patient who attempted to strangle nurse unprovoked before attack - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
Engagement with Treaty Principles Bill 'positive' - Chief Human Rights Commissioner
The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles as they are defined by the courts.
Cuts to frontline services risking safety of families - Labour
Her comments come as two children have died in separate alleged incidents of family violence.