Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects, mainly in Auckland, to make public transport free for three months
The Greens have not said exactly how much the rest of the package costs or how it should…
Taupō Hospital labelled ‘poor neighbour’ to Rotorua Hospital as nurse calls for support staff
She said in her view, compared with Rotorua Hospital, “we’re like a poor neighbour”. Gretton reduced her hours…
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…
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump: show ‘enthusiasm’ Trump over the weekend called on countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain…
Missing 65-year-old Auckland woman found after police appeal for information
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Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better
Our bodies produce a hormone called melatonin, which helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles. When it starts to get…
Napier: Young man praised for plunging into Marine Parade surf to save people stuck in water
The stony beach is considered dangerous and signs are in place warning people not to swim. Witness Glen…
For retirement savings, should I worry about saving taxes or boosting returns?
Dear Liz: We are a retired couple in our late 70s. I worked as a carpenter and my…
Waipoua Forest tracks near Northland’s Tāne Mahuta closing for kauri dieback work
The Four Sisters Walk was closed in 2019 due to the biosecurity threat posed by the kauri dieback…