Northland mayor should be chosen by voters in any future single council – ex-councillor
Vincent said a single unitary council made the most sense “if there is to be any possibility of…
New Zealand warned by China of missile test in South Pacific, Winston Peters expresses concern
Peters said China told New Zealand earlier today of its plan to launch a long-range ballistic missile into…
‘You’re either at the table or on the menu’: Wayne Brown backs single Northland council
“It would probably be the easiest and safest,” Brown said. Northland’s local government inter-council reform leadership group is…
Health New Zealand shelves major hospital restructure for Midlands region
“It is clear that there is an opportunity for further engagement. Therefore, to help deliver an effective change…
Gisborne Hospital chief medical officer speaks about improved staff vacancy position
Gisborne Hospital has 57 fulltime equivalent (FTE) permanent and fixed-term senior medical officers (senior doctors) and a 28%…
Another person hospitalised in series of suspected GHB/GBL overdoses across Wellington
Detective Inspector Anna Grant said police were continuing to investigate the matter as a priority, given the risk…
Overseas buyer snaps up another Hawke’s Bay farm for forestry conversion
Craigmore Sustainables acts on behalf of Kauri Forestry in New Zealand, managing and governing its assets and purchases.…
NZ Defence Force monitors Middle East after Iran drone attacks
An NZDF spokesperson would not confirm whether any New Zealand personnel were stationed at sites targeted in the…
Health NZ Lakes mental health medical cover restored after recruitment issues
Health NZ Lakes District interim operations group director Kathy Rex in April said Lakes mental health had had…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
Health NZ expands Waikato forensic mental health capacity with 10 new beds
“Around 13% of the region’s prison population is on the forensic mental health caseload, one of the highest…
Best art experiences and creative workshops around New Zealand right now
Grinter Glass. Photo / Supplied The Providores Gallery This gorgeous gallery is about as far off the beaten…