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Man faces court after shots fired outside an Auckland hospital
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court later today.
Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
OPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,
Waikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warning
One staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.
Opinion: Public v private healthcare – NZ's wildly inequitable two-tiered system
OPINION: Doctors are human. They will often go where the money is.
Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.
Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
Fire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmate
The man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
Patient who tried to strangle nurse was not provoked - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO
A word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'
Lack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse says
Nurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.
Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
‘Suck it up’ attitude may contribute to low ACC birth injury claims
The number of ACC claims lodged is much lower than expected.
Prisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – police
Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.
Letters: Common sense needed over use of police resources
OPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.
‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor condition
Gisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Wellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk home
A man known to the victim has been charged with assault.
Frustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson Hospital
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.
Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care
Portia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.
Man critical after being trapped under flaming lawnmower
The man was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital from the North Auckland site.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.