Bali trip turns fatal as woman dies, 10 taken to hospital from bed-bug-ridden hostel
She only discovered Zhuoga had died after being discharged. Sickness swept through the $9-a-night accommodation, with multiple guests…
Mortuary technician has medical licence cancelled after sharing image of dissected human skull, making inappropriate online comments
According to the Health Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision released today, it was not clear if the image of…
Wellington bars went into lockdown after ‘suspicious item’ found
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police cordons have been lifted in the Wellington suburb of Newtown…
Teacher censured after snorting ‘white powder’ at school Christmas party
A teacher who “snorted” white powder off a school desk during an after-hours Christmas party has admitted it…
Auckland school returns positive test results for asbestos in play sand
The recalled sand products. Photo: Supplied A West Auckland School has confirmed a small number of coloured sand…
Govt halts new puberty blockers prescriptions for gender-affirming care
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers…
Govt halts puberty blockers for new gender dysphoria patients
The Government has announced it will stop doctors prescribing puberty blockers to new patients with gender dysphoria in…
New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who…
Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua – but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere?
In 2023, National campaigned on ending emergency housing in Rotorua motels within two years. “Rotorua whānau, businesses and…
UN to hear human rights complaint over New Zealand’s treatment of Māori | New Zealand
The United Nations has agreed to hear an urgent complaint against New Zealand’s coalition government alleging it is…
Gurjit Singh murder trial: Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
Rajinder has been accused of murdering Gurjit Singh in Dunedin in January last year. Photo: RNZ The sister…
Flooding risk from downpours in Bay of Plenty, surrounding regions
Several orange-level heavy rain warnings remain in place as downpours saturate the Bay of Plenty and surrounding areas…