'Code red': DHBs warned Govt of 'critical workforce issues' a year ago
It comes amid reports health system is in crisis mode amid 'twindemic' of Covid and flu.
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Landfill fee increases: Rising costs and govt levies to blame say council
Rising costs and government levies force an increase in landfill fees.
Covid update: 8028 cases, 16 virus-related deaths including young person aged 10-19
Health professionals are concerned that the uptake of extra shot will be low.
Waikato Expressway speed bumped up to 110km/h
The increase will be in place from July 13.
Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
OPINION: Why have so many people stopped following health advice?
Whakatāne homicide victim named
The assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.
Letters to the editor: Forget the new plaza, get on the museum
Our readers have their say.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?
'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second booster
Second booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.
Improvements to deadly 'nightmare' junction set to start
The improvement will cost $6.4m and are scheduled for completion in February.
Birmingham 2022: No room for player of the year in Silver Ferns squad
No room for the 47-Test cap veteran from Rotorua.
'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'
OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".
Top-notch racing as teams do battle for charity
The annual Battle of the teams event attracted New Zealand's best riders
Live: 5549 Covid cases, 11 virus-related deaths
More Kiwis will have access to free flu shots and be eligible for a second booster.
'That stabbing didn't need to happen': Witness' regret as 'naked' man wounded
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.
Rotorua stabbing: Police cordons cleared, investigations ongoing
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Emergency housing: Lobby group wins battle over 'unnecessarily difficult' paperwork
Lobby group Restore Rotorua had challenged the process specifying separate submissions.
Rob Rattenbury: US is a beautiful but complex nation
The investigation into the attack on the US Capitol is well underway
Shockwaves: Fears new build sales could nosedive as costs rise
The housing crisis could deepen and property prices could spiral 'out of control' again.
Business digest: 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards winners announced
The latest business news from the Bay of Plenty
Injured woman rescued from Tongariro National Park
Efforts to reach the woman via helicopter yesterday were unsuccessful due to the weather.
Six Covid-related deaths and 4429 new cases today
There were 8638 new community cases & 24 deaths reported yesterday for the past two days.
'Massive opportunity': What locals can hope for from Health NZ
'It won't matter where you go, you're going to be treated the same.'
Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.
Edmund St closed after crash involving car and power pole, one injured
Unison was working to restore power
Man critical after being found with stab wound to chest
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing
Dance couple say Hospice a lovely cause to support
Arash Alaeinia and Jenni McGowan are one of the dance couples taking on the fundraiser.
'Not just ticking a box': Rest home pioneers Māori-context aged care
'What we're doing here is groundbreaking'
'A beautiful way to welcome manuhiri to the forest': Pou whenua unveiled in Rotorua
The pou whenua unveiling is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project.
Mark Lister: Are we headed for recession?
Let's just say it's going to be difficult to avoid, says Lister.