World Champs steeplechase gold medal for Hawke’s Bay’s greatest runner – Geordie Beamish
The next-best result was possibly Beamish’s World indoor championships 1500m gold medal last year. It was also New…
Myeloma patients move to Australia for cancer drug not funded here
“I was quite accepting, thinking that the medics all knew what they were talking about. But they’re only…
NZX lifts 0.2% as markets wait for Fed decision – Market close
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, became the fourth company to reach a US$3 trillion (NZ$5t) market capitalisation. The NZX…
Piarere roundabout complete after years of calls for safer intersection
While “minor” finishing touches, including surfacing and line marking, would continue through the summer sealing season, the main…
Calls grow for free dental care as Northland patients flood emergency departments
This involves exploring partnerships with local communities to ensure primary and community healthcare – including oral health services…
Aviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rules
The permanent council will report to the minister annually on progress. The plan will be refreshed and reviewed…
Calls grow for free dental care as Northland patients flood emergency departments
This involves exploring partnerships with local communities to ensure primary and community healthcare – including oral health services…
NZ twins hike Camino de Santiago for their father and Parkinson’s New Zealand
“It’s such an isolating disease and, if you’re not going through it, you can’t understand it,” Sophie said.…
Whanganui District Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward election botch-up
In a major blunder, information for Māori ward candidates was also missing from election materials for Ōpōtiki District,…
Judge fines Gisborne wholesaler $140k for toy cars that posed risk to young children
The charges were laid under fair trading laws after it was found the small cars failed to meet…
What will it take for Tom Phillips’ children to reintegrate into society?
Meanwhile, the Phillips children are in the care of Oranga Tamariki and the agency said they were all…
ANZ agrees to record A$240m fine for widespread misconduct related to bond trading and dealings with retail customers
“Banks must have the trust of customers and government. This outcome shows an unacceptable disregard for that trust…