GP criticised for discussing abortion process at clinic front desk: HDC report
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell. Photo / James Gilberd Photography Ltd In a decision released…
ASB faces $6.73m penalty for breaching money laundering and terrorism laws
“Banks play a very important role in helping to detect financial crime and safeguarding our financial system. Our…
Level 3 water restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as usage soars in Hastings and Napier amid dry conditions
Napier’s daily water use was sitting at around 35 million litres. A Hastings council spokesperson said water use…
Rotorua homicide: Stepdaughter’s memorial flowers for victim stolen from crash site
“He loved my mum, and I came along with her, so he loved me just as hard. When…
Hawke’s Bay: Truckies rapt as funding announced for Fernhill Bridge strengthening
Large trucks have been making up to 40km return detours to make deliveries, according to an advocacy group.…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Rotorua tackles high youth unemployment amid fierce competition for jobs
Luxon told business leaders that lifting school attendance was “job number one” in reducing future unemployment. He said…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Almost 2km of SH25 between Thames and Tararu is going down to 50km/h. Linda Davidson owned a bed…
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murder
His co-offender, the gang’s sergeant-at-arms, has been jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to manslaughter…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals sentencing for decades of sex offending, confronted by victims
The charges spanned more than 20 years and were described by Judge Raoul Neave as “excruciating” for the…