Tairāwhiti shines in most health targets, but child immunisation still low
Immunisation remained a priority, and she was pleased that immunisation rates for 2-year-olds had increased from 68.1% in…
WorkSafe releases new forestry guidelines in hopes of reducing harm in the industry
The Approved Code of Practice highlights WorkSafe’s expectations for managing health and safety within the sector. This time…
NPC: Otago outmuscle Bay of Plenty Steamers in semifinal clash
“You always think you’re going again next week. It’s weird – like your arm’s been cut off. At…
Hawke’s Bay mega-strike to see 5500 teachers and health workers march in Napier
NZEI The NZ Education Institute’s communications adviser, Kirsten McDougall, said 2000 Hawke’s Bay primary and early-childhood teachers, principals,…
Pahīatua homicide: Police seek sightings of man linked to Pahīatua homicide in Rotorua
“It is not clear whether this person is still in the area or in nearby areas. “If you…
Coroner considers joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashes
Jack Willson of Cambridge died at the age of 10 in a motocross crash. Photo / Supplied Jack’s…
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Comedy, art and free gelato
Where: The Classic Studio, Queen St, Auckland Price: Tickets $20 + booking fees, from comedy.co.nz 2) Joyful noise…
Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election count
Five new councillors out of 20 would join the region’s governing body, alongside returning mayor Wayne Brown, who…
Lotto Powerball: The numbers are in for tonight’s $23m draw
The biggest win so far this year is a MyLotto player from Auckland, who struck gold when they…
Charlie Puth announces first baby with wife Brooke Sansone in Changes clip
“Changes out now. My new album Whatever’s Clever! out March 6.” Fans have rushed to the comments section…
New Zealand passport sits sixth in Henley Passport Index but latest rankings carry a warning
New Zealand has one of the biggest gaps in the index between the number of countries that its…
Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review
The Government expects between 2000-10,000 applications per year, with a model based on 6000 applications annually. The adult…