Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death
Coroner Katharine Greig says the number of deaths at the Wellington waterfront compares unfavourably to those at other…
Healthy Homes standards: MBIE has no national compliance estimate
National compliance and investigations manager Brett Wilson said getting an exact compliance figure would effectively require checking the…
Man having heart attack waited 5 hours for diagnosis in overrun, understaffed ED – NZ Herald
Man having heart attack waited 5 hours for diagnosis in overrun, understaffed ED NZ HeraldHospital ED five-hour wait for…
All Blacks v Italy: Why Dave Rennie’s side must raise standards in Wellington test – Liam Napier
Rennie dialled back the risk and reward with his selections this week to prioritise progressing cohesion and continuity.…
Kiwifruit company Dosanjh Horticulture Limited and director to pay $135k for labour breaches
What were the breaches? MBIE said the case involved a wage “banking” arrangement that resulted in the workers…
Protesters disrupt David Seymour announcement in Toyworld store, police called
Two police officers were on hand as Seymour and Brewer left the store after Seymour’s staff had reported…
NZ First secures win in health and safety reforms, delaying commencement until after election
NZ First leader Winston Peters has previously been critical of the bill, saying it would be “dead on…
Government makes corded blind safety standards mandatory after child deaths
“It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, and behind every one of those numbers is a family that lost a…
Damning school lunches report finds half did not meet nutritional standards, cuts were not costed properly and Ministers warned programme might fail
It noted officials had raised concerns with the Ministry of Education, that its briefings and draft Cabinet papers…
St Cuthbert’s allegations: Ministry says all hostels must meet its minimum standards
Parents and the wider school community were informed by email shortly afterwards. St Cuthbert’s College Board chairwoman Leigh…
Privacy Commissioner inquiry finds ManageMyHealth, Health NZ at fault over Northland data hack
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster said the ordeal had caused “serious anxiety and distress” for many affected. He announced…
Infinz Awards 2026: NZ’s top finance professionals
This inaugural award was determined by voting among equity analysts within full-service sharebroking firms and larger New Zealand-based…