WHO warns of ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war in DR Congo
State services in rural Ituri province, where it was first detected, have been largely absent for decades. In…
Trusted accounts worker Melanie Kingi jailed for stealing $823k from charity organisation
Today, she was jailed in the Hamilton District Court on a charge of theft by a person in…
Ebola outbreak likely started months ago, spread undetected
“We expect the numbers to keep increasing given the amount of time the virus was circulating before the…
Nurses collective agreement accepted: Pay rises for 35,000 staff at Te Whatu Ora
NZNO Auckland delegate and bargaining team member Dawn Barrett thanked all members who participated. “We could not have…
Hantavirus by nationality: Where the confirmed patients and probable cases are
Two Dutch people from the ship died from the virus and a third has been confirmed to have…
Amalgamation back on the table: Mayors push to shape Hawke’s Bay reform plan
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council would be disestablished in 2028. The reforms come as no surprise to the…
Hantavirus: New Zealand passenger left virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius after first death, another Kiwi still on board
The ship’s operator Oceanwide Expeditions said 120 guests were on board upon arrival in the island of Saint…
Suspended Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck allegedly campaigned against new chair, lobbied Waitematā local board over political oversight
The organisation has had four chairs since October last year, when former Black Cap Martin Snedden stood down…
NZ Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol says his organisation not involved in Kanaloa’s bid for Moana Pasifika
“We understand that Tracy Atiga and/or Kanaloa were in discussions with PMA, and perhaps NZR, on potentially either…
UN health agency tracing over 80 people on flight taken by hantavirus victim
“Contact tracing for passengers on the flight has been initiated,” the WHO said. Airlink operates one flight a…
Ambulance unions say extra cleaning duties will add to pressure on St John staff
National secretary Mark Quin said the workload for ambulance staff had increased about 10% every year since Covid…
New Zealand Football nominated for cultural competence award at Diversity Awards
“While we still have work to do, we strive to deliver a game that authentically reflects the unique…