'The ambulance service will crumble': St John staff considering 'last resort' strike over pay deal
Two unions say staff on the front line of health emergencies are not being paid fairly.
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Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills
The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.
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Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.
Person dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston North
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Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
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Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe
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Rescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks
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Two people hospitalised following alleged stabbing outside central Christchurch bar
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4am.
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Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
Five people injured after car and truck crash
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Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
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'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
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Manurewa fire: One person moderately injured in blaze at South Auckland block of flats
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‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspots
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Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
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New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
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