Gisborne Hospital ED nurses strike over understaffing
Former ED nurse Sarah Kapene raised the purple NZNO flag as she rode her horse Pearl across the…
Georgie Campbell’s death: Kiwi family launches charity to install safer cross-country horse jumps
A Devon coroner would later rule that the 36-year-old’s death in May 2024 was the result of a…
Bus injuries rise, in Auckland particularly
In the Auckland region, last year’s injury numbers were 24% higher than in 2023 and this year’s injury…
‘I felt very intimidated’: Whangārei woman sceptical of crime crackdown
Before they knew it, he straddled Joanne’s wheelchair, exposed himself and blocked their path, she said. “I felt…
Hauraki mayor joins call for urgent safety upgrade at SH25 blackspot
“We know that money’s tight with the Government at the moment and NZTA, but at some point lives…
Police warn drivers after road toll passes total deaths at this time last year
Of the 14 fatal crashes in the past fortnight, nine were head-on collisions caused by vehicles crossing the…
Whanganui District Council finishes $6.7m parallel taxiway at Whanganui Airport
In 2024, the Chronicle reported the council would build a partial parallel taxiway, phase one of the project,…
HDC report: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after delays at Tauranga Hospital
An initial Health NZ report said that had the caesarean happened within an hour of the mother arriving…
Jacinda Ardern update: Former PM on life across the Ditch and work on safer AI
Ardern was spotted strolling along the popular Manly Beach in Sydney over the weekend with husband Clarke Gayford…
Mastercard tests Agent Pay AI shopping in New Zealand for first time
At this stage, Agent Pay is what Mastercard calls “human in the loop” technology with “Book for me”…
Driving instructors back licence changes aimed at safer young drivers
Drivers over 25 will retain minimum learner and restricted periods of six months each, but will no longer…
Taupō Hospital strike: Nurses swap uniforms for T-shirts for a month
This was designed to prompt patients and members of the public to ask about the conditions they worked…