Single parent benefit policy faces legal challenge at Human Rights Review Tribunal
McCarthy is one of two single parents taking his case to the Human Rights Review Tribunal with the…
High blood pressure: Routine eye check uncovers severe hypertension and stroke risk
Clarke’s systolic reading was 200, which put him at risk of a heart attack or stroke. He was…
Dunedin student died after injecting diluted tramadol, coroner finds
Coroner Borrowdale found tiny particles from the crushed medication clogged blood vessels in her lungs, causing widespread blood…
North Shore teacher Bridget Maffey says first aid ‘very important’ after CPR revives cyclist
“I’m so glad I had the knowledge. I want to highlight St John’s first aid courses – or…
Viv Beck wins legal battle to be reinstated as Heart of the City CEO after being suspended
It has also undertaken an urgent update of board and governance processes, including engaging “independent external special counsel”…
Baby’s body found on Blenheim roadside as police urgently seek family
A rāhui was placed on Wairau Bar Rd, between Ferry Rd and Dicks Rd, by local iwi Rangitāne…
Hayden Tasker guilty of murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
The jury retired at 12.22pm today, after Justice Mander summed up the case and instructed them on their…
Harmful bacteria found in new $162m Mason Clinic unit, Health NZ says
Now, because of the discovery of bacteria in the hydraulic system, the relocation of patients will not take…
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe found guilty of murdering Sidney Bridson in Taranaki trial
Hannon-McGinn, 28, and Howe, 27, have been on trial in the High Court at New Plymouth, accused of…
The failing RSA that used poppy money to stay afloat – and the untapped $200m veteran ‘gold mine’
Clark, a veteran with 21 years military service, then returned to leadership at Papanui RSA to oversee the…
Stolen 1965 Ford Thunderbird found in Gisborne garage a week later
He made Facebook posts about the car after it was taken from a garage behind a locked gate…
Century-old locket found in Pukekohe supermarket reunited with Thames owner after successful sleuthing
“Weeks went by and nothing,” Steedman said. “We were starting to lose hope that someone would claim it,…