Nelson mother discharged without conviction after assaulting two children
Despite strong police opposition, the woman’s application for the discharge succeeded, meaning no convictions were entered for her…
Queenstown school mourns death of ‘much-loved’ 7-year-old student
“We are collectively grieving the passing of an immensely kind, helpful, and much-loved child whose warmth touched the…
Queenstown family mourns daughter, 7, who died hours after hospital visit
Maite was a “happy, healthy little girl with no underlying medical conditions”, the page read. The family were…
Wellington GHB overdose victims released from hospital, police investigations continue
Drug Foundation NZ director Sarah Helm said there had been a recent uprise in people taking “G” substances.…
Wallace Sititi head knock: Chiefs confirm hospital scans ‘did not reveal any issues’ for star No 8
“Hey Chiefs fam! Thanks for all your care and love for our guy Wally. “He wanted to let…
Amitabh Bachchan sends fans love, prayers amid reports of hospitalisation: ‘Jab cheel hove shaant…’
Several reports of megastar Amitabh Bachchan being hospitalised and later discharged recently left his fans worried. Amid the…
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
Figures covering a two-week period at the height of winter showed Wellington Hospital’s ED was at 223% capacity…
Florida hospital sues former patient who refuses to leave room for five months despite discharge
A writer for the healthcare outlet, Health Exec, speculated the detail about “identification” likely meant the woman lacked…
Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault
“There needs to be a message that violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated,” the judge said at…
Police appeal for sightings of missing Whanganui man Richard
She said Richard had fled from Whanganui Hospital on February 26 without being discharged and the family were…
Auckland builder admits sediment discharge from apartment site, ordered to pay $5k
“That drain discharged in turn to the Oakley Creek,” the court decision said. A residential development site where…
Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit people to impersonate patients in insurance scam
A number of psychiatric hospitals in central China have been exposed over a scam in which they lure…