Health Minister Simeon Brown commissions review following ManageMyHealth cyber attack
He will speak to the media at 2.30pm today at his Pakuranga electoral office. The press conference will…
Ministers deny number of job losses decided in proposed ministry merger
The spokesperson couldn’t speculate on how many jobs would be lost as a result. “It is too early…
Stuck in the Filter: October 2025’s Angry Misses
They say it’s going to be a harsh winter this year. They always say that, and it’s almost…
Hornet scare in Bay of Plenty dismissed as MPI rules out Paengaroa nest
“Our entomologists assess all photos sent to MPI through our notification process. “No queen hornets or nests have…
Maraekakaho parents hit out after Hastings school bus run cut by Ministry of Education
“We are not going to drop our jobs to be able to drop our kids at school.” Sanssar…
Asian hornet threat: Beekeeper’s petition urges tougher MPI action
A Queen Asian hornet was first found in mid-October in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield. The bee-eating…
Foodstuffs fined $39,000 for selling recalled hummus linked to salmonella contamination
“However, Foodstuffs South Island sold 39 of the affected units to consumers. These should have been removed from…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Asbestos fears: 30 schools and 30 early childhood services raise alarm over potentially contaminated sand
“So far today, we’ve been contacted by around 30 schools and 30 early childhood services from around the…
Wesley College launches legal action against Ministry of Education after hostel shutdown
Wesley’s trust board said on Thursday that the timing and nature of the ministry’s suspension had “placed significant…
Wesley College’s hostels shut down by Ministry of Education before end of term
Wesley College said today it is seeking urgent legal advice about the suspension. The Herald understands some parents…