Heinz Wattie’s confirms closure of Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland plants
The announcement means the loss of about 300 roles across the impacted sites, including some commercial roles. Donegan…
Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive opposed medication even if life at risk – The Irish Times
An advanced healthcare directive made by a mentally ill woman opposed her treatment with psychotropic drugs even if…
Warkworth to Te Hana motorway tolls proposed as public consultation opens
“No!!!!”, commented one person below the post, reflecting the feelings of some to potential future road-user fees. “You…
Newer nurses face the highest risk of developing moral injury symptoms
Moral injury remains prevalent among critical care nurses, with newer nurses at the highest risk of developing symptoms,…
Health NZ backtracks on consultation on proposed hospital car parking plans
The key topics up for consultation and feedback were: Safety, accessibility and convenience.Off-site parking.Parking charges.Employment agreements.User pays.Private sector…
Darwin traditional owners feel ‘bulldozed’ by ambitious solar farm company’s approach to consultation
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
New Zealand, US critical minerals: Christopher Luxon says discussions at early stage, David Seymour says framework summary produced
The Act leader gave that away on Ryan Bridge TODAY this morning. “I’ve not seen the framework. I’ve…
FENZ’s proposed restructuring plan challenged at ERA
FENZ’s proposed restructuring The FENZ’s restructuring plan, announced in November, will cut 97 non-firefighting roles and significantly…
COVID 19 vaccination protects pregnant people and their babies
Pregnant people who received a COVID-19 vaccine were far less likely to experience severe illness or deliver their…
Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Residential zoning in Auckland: ‘What the city needs’ – Council votes to notify housing plan change
Most homes were in a single-house residential zone, generally allowing up to two storeys, with mixed-housing zones and…
Postpartum mothers more likely to be cured of hepatitis C with bedside treatment
Hepatitis C, a bloodborne virus that damages the liver, can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death…