Gore Hospital Covid-19 outbreak halts new patient admissions and visitors
These include limiting visitors to the inpatient area and introducing mandatory mask use within the facility. “There have…
Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
More than 1.3 million Kiwis passports due to expire by 2027 as minister urges early renewal
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to prepare for the pile-up and plan…
Dunedin university student rental flat inspections uncover widespread failings
The sweep resulted in 23 warnings, 12 improvement notices and four cases requiring further enforcement action. Seventeen flats…
Funeral costs: One in five funerals at Tauranga business conducted with no service or ceremony
Keith told the Bay of Plenty Times an unattended cremation – one without a ceremony – was the…
Wellington’s Golden Mile project over budget, city council to vote on review next week
“Given the scale of these risks, officers have not progressed detailed negotiations on these issues, while direction is…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Northland whānau line up for measles jabs as Moko Van visits rural areas
“They’re quite concerned, there’s definitely been an increase in inquiries and people just turning up.” Graham said whānau…
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…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami threat cancelled
The first images have emerged showing the impact of a shallow magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Philippines.…
Unlocking cash from the family home – The Prosperity Project
There are two main equity release options options: reverse mortgages, where you can borrow against the equity in…