One in five waiting six hours to be seen at Bay of Plenty hospital EDs
Local MP Todd Muller says the data 'talks to a health system that's under extreme stress'.
Local MP Todd Muller says the data 'talks to a health system that's under extreme stress'.
Inside the youth programme helping kids on struggle street find meaningful employment.
The proposal is part of a wider Regional Public Transport Plan that is open for feedback.
Motorists are being told to avoid the area or be prepared for delays.
The man was successfully retrieved by a small boat.
It was hoped the school holidays would act as a circuit breaker, but figures remain high.
A Pikowai local says the erosion is worse than before.
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Organisers had been unable to secure permission from the landowners.
Substantial recent rain has caused slips and washouts across the region.
From 2023 every school will have an Equity Index number.
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But bus boss says such a move could leave people stranded and create another safety issue.
'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'
Teacher says game fishing is torture - others say move is 'cancel culture gone mad'.
Emergency culvert repairs are being carried out.
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Inductees are recognised for their accomplishments in sports, music and writing.
Travellers could expect lane closures and traffic diversions
Rainfall amounts could approach warning criteria.
Extending the fuel duty subsidy is counter-productive to public transport goals.
"My goal coming was to try and make the final. But I am proud of how I ran." - Sam Tanner
Police were called to the incident in Pukehina about 6.50am.
It is the first time the X AIR festival has been held in 15 years.
A business leader says commuters were tackling rising fuel prices by working from home.
Funds in harbour wellbeing trust well short of addressing degradation, iwi says.
Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
Special Olympian Jarrod Gilbert won snowboarding medals but will now compete as a swimmer.