Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.
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Nurses 'overwhelmingly' reject DHB offer, confirm hospital strike action
An eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead on Wednesday, affecting all public hospitals.
Nurses vote ahead of potential strike action
If the deal is not agreed, nurses will strike nationwide on Wednesday.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Pace of UK/NZ free trade talks set to rev up
Laura Clarke says a survey checked sentiment about FTA after difficult Brexit transition.
Air NZ says 21% of its frontline workers still not vaccinated against Covid-19
About 3800 border workers still haven't had a single vaccine jab yet.
Horror Ashburton crash: Driver of van remembered for his smile
The driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.
Local Focus: Health reforms are an opportunity for Māori
Newest member of Whanganui DHB considers its future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19 update: No new community cases, one in MIQ
NZ's pause on quarantine-free travel with Victoria is set to end at 7.59pm on Thursday.
Cecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding Pharmac
Pharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.
NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access
The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.
Three hurt, one seriously, after diesel burner fire
Emergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Crash closes highway, contractors on the way
Highway closed in both directions after crash.
Lorde co-writer Joel Little sells catalogue to music giant
Little helped co-write Lorde and Taylor Swift's award-winning hits.
Kiwis spot big mistake in world Covid vaccination map
Mind the gap: Map mistake certainly "puts the 'cruise' in cruising on the Interislander".
Wet & Forget: The unforgettable rise of a multimillion-dollar Kiwi firm
Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."
Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10
Florian Habicht wasn't going to make another doco. Now he's made NZ's documentary top 10.
Geoffrey Miller: Ardern and ScoMo's joint statement 'orchestrated'
NZ's evolving foreign policy with China put under microscope by analyst Geoffrey Miller.
Political Roundup: The low standards in the National Party
OPINION: The party has been beset by a series of scandals in recent times.
Sweet Tooth: Kiwi actress on her transformative Netflix role
When Stefania LaVie Owen read the script, she discovered the character she needed most.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine
Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
Person who recorded Nick Smith row no longer at Parliament
Smith said the investigation into the spat that happened last July is still ongoing.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due home
Documentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.
Famous book sale leaving home for larger space
The 24 Hour Book Sale will no longer be held at the Regent Theatre .
Sir Ian v Sir Russell: Knights in new battle over TV sailing graphics
Two Kiwi knights are battling over the rights to America's Cup animation graphics.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
'Sheer stupidity': Vaccination centre metres away from MIQ facility
Would you feel comfortable being vaccinated next to a MIQ facility?