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…
Migrant worker in Rotorua teen sex ring, Nishanth Parakudiyil Prahladan, to be deported from New Zealand
That same year, he was arrested and charged with entering into a contract for the provision of sexual…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: The full list – knights, dames and all other recipients
Knights Companion (KNZM) Dr Paul Andrew Baker, Auckland, for services to health Peter Francis Boshier, Wellington, for services…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Broadcaster Barry Soper made an ONZM for services to journalism
The book, which covers the tenures of 12 Prime Ministers, has spent four weeks on the best-seller list,…
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…
Air NZ to cut more services, saying jet fuel price forcing ‘adjustments’
The changes covered travel between July 27 and October 24. The airline said in a statement today the…
Türkiye’s economic confidence rebounds from 9-month low in May
Türkiye’s economic confidence rose in May after falling to a nine-month low in the previous month, driven mainly…
Public sector cuts: Potential savings to be made with HR, payroll, technology shake-up
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously pointed to HR departments as a potential area to cut spending. “As…
NZ health services struggling to cope with rapid rise of silent killer linked to diabetes and high blood pressure
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 25 May, 2026 06:10 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Budget 2026: $35 million boost announced for ambulance services
The funding will go towards: The establishment of two ambulance hubs in Auckland, with one confirmed for South…
Disability Support Services Bill ‘worst piece of legislation I’ve ever seen’ – advocate
The legislation would reduce the Crown’s exposure to fiscal and litigation risks, following that ruling. Advocate Jane Carrigan…
Auckland’s Ponsonby Intermediate School to reopen as community mourns principal Nick Wilson
“As a school we know the news of Nick Wilson’s passing will hit differently across the community. “As…