Confusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidies
People were seeking care when they were in a more frail state than in previous generations, she said,…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
Auckland downhill mountain bike club hit by diesel theft at new park
A forestry company with land on the valley’s other side had clear-felled a plot and offered it for…
NZX 50 slips 0.67% as Infratil and a2 Milk slide against global gains
Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said, “If you had polled every investor before the opening,…
South Korean exports hit all-time high by value on chip front-loading
Trade Businesses step up purchases of semiconductors as Iran war threatens helium supplies Containers await outbound shipment at…
ANZ business confidence plunges as Iran conflict, fuel costs hit outlook
The “own past activity” indicator fell from 23% to a net 18% of firms reporting stronger activity than…
Hastings: Man stabbed, then hit by a fleeing vehicle – police say incidents unrelated
A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said: “Our crew treated one patient in a critical condition and transported…
Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit district
The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
Ukraine rail gives actor Sean Penn an ‘Oscar’ made from train carriage hit by Russia
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Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat
Farrell told his superior officers he believed he had suffered a significant injury and asked several times for…
Water polo bullying claims: Who knew what and when, and the PR tips for NZ women’s team as allegations hit headlines
“Jess (Jessica Milicich, the New Zealand captain) raised the point that it would be handy to have some…
New royal drama The Lady becomes a hit despite star Natalie Dormer refusing to promote series
“When I agreed to take the role in The Lady, I knew portraying the script’s Sarah Ferguson would…