Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time
Over the past month, Hawke’s Bay’s ED in Hastings has seen an average of 157 patients daily. Over…
PM Christopher Luxon says India ‘very happy’ with FTA progression despite Winston Peters claims
The same boost had been observed in tourism: “April 2026 saw around 8000 Indian visitors, well up on…
Baybus OnDemand to end in Tauranga despite early success
The service launched in March 2024, operating in Tauranga South. It replaced Route 51 with an app-based, corner-to-corner…
Lady Victoria Beckham’s 27th anniversary message to husband Sir David Beckham includes estranged son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, despite feud
The couple’s messages come as the Beckham family remain in the spotlight following the couple’s eldest son’s six-page…
Female soldier feared she would be killed, Army grants accused colleague name suppression
The soldier’s commanding officer’s name was also suppressed. NZDF’s documents show XX faces two military charges of disobeying…
Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A breakfast meal Blake was served was mincemeat she described as “slop” and a piece of untoasted gluten-free…
Formula 1: Liam Lawson moves on from Racing Bulls teammate drama after on-track clash with teammate
In spite of that, though, Lindblad taking actions into his own hands like that should serve as a…
Actor Temuera Morrison surprised at ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison’s crime but still loves him
King said the ministry was “shocked and disappointed at Harrison’s serious criminal offending”. New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison.…
Compulsory 12% KiwiSaver’s a bad idea, despite what the chattering classes say – Simon Bridges
The NZ Society of Actuaries Retirement Income Interest Group (who sound like an exciting bunch of characters, by…
Kāinga Ora chairman gets $54k pay hike, despite believing his agency will become ‘smaller’
But ministers said the previous fees needed to be lifted to be competitive in attracting talent to the…
Election 2026: Chris Hipkins calls rental support ‘subsidy for private landlords’ – Labour increased it in Govt
“Ministers, political parties all rely on information that’s available at the time they make decisions,” he said. “There’s…
South Island shines in Michelin Awards with seven stars for Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wānaka restaurants
Chef Simon Levy, from Inati, went on stage to receive the South Island’s first ever Michelin star. Levy…