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'Upsetting': Christchurch hospital turns away mothers and babies due to staff shortage
St George's Hospital is turning away mothers and babies due to staff shortage.
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Political commentator Matthew Hooton appointed to Wayne Brown's team
A husband and wife team will run the mayoral office.
Huge new meditation centre rises at Ihumātao
Up to 500 people can be at the premises at any one time.
Simon Wilson: Consensus or war? The councillors who could be on Wayne Brown's team
OPINION: Choosing an inner circle will not be easy for new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown.
Shane Te Pou: Voters want new ideas and inspiration
OPINION: It isn't as simple as choosing left or right.
Sideswipe: Easy mistake to make
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Even the US is pardoning cannabis convictions - so why won't Labour?
Originator of the war on drugs changing tack has led to calls for NZ to follow suit.
The 263 creditors claiming money from insolvent civil contractor DDL
Crown entities, Auckland Council, national companies and subcontractors on the list.
Wayne Brown widens Panuku war: 'Entire board must go'
Eke Panuku says the council, not Wayne Brown, hires and fires directors.
'I'm still angry': Daughter of elderly woman alleges rest home neglect
Health and Disability Commissioner is assessing a complaint made by Elisabeth Goodwin.
Luxon says proposed emissions plan will 'decimate' sheep and beef farming, Shaw says criticism 'confused'
National leader said he will repeal the plan, and support an 'industry-led solution'.
Economists warn of higher food prices from farm emissions scheme
Extra costs will be passed on to consumers, economists say
Woman in court after sex act caused driver to smash through farm fence
Judge acknowledged that woman was not the driver but said her actions played a part.
'It's nobody's business': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on his hours and weekend work
Wayne Brown does not think his $296,000 mayoral salary is large.
Daniel Faitaua's back in NZ and in the anchor's chair
Former co-host announces where beloved reporter will pop up next.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
'Particularly shocking': More missiles launched at Ukraine
Zelenskyy urges G-7 leaders to hit Russia's energy sector with tougher sanctions.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: What we need to do to prevent loss of another Malachi
OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep.
$45 million in three years: Govt defends speed limit review spend
Millions has been spent on investigating and reviewing speed limits.
People's uprising: Wellington coffee brand seeks $1.5m for expansion
People's Coffee will put 12.5 per cent of it shares up for sale.
Sideswipe: Get your cans out in Christchurch
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
'Cutting our own throats': Why farmers are opposed to Govt's emission plan
The farming community has expressed concerns about the proposed changes.
'Never seen a list that long': 263 creditors' claims over failed Ormiston housing project
List of 263 creditors claiming money has been released with the first liquidators' report.
Small Business: Time share boat ownership business booming
A slice of boating heaven in more people's reach, and Simon Barker has high-flying plans.
'Never been more vacancies': 30,000 more hospitality staff needed for summer
Pressure on as industry loses about 55,000 staff in just two years.
Why Kanye's Twitter, Insta accounts locked
Social accounts blocked after entertainer, now known as Ye, posts offensive comment.
'Utter brutality': Russian missile strikes on Ukraine biggest attack in months
At least 11 dead and 64 injured by cruise missile strikes on 14 regions of Ukraine.
'Constant malevolent presence': UK nurse accused of poisoning babies with insulin
Lucy Letby charged with murder of seven babies, and attempted murder of 10.
Sideswipe: Take your pick
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