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Baby death in perinatal period more likely if mothers had Covid while pregnant

The annual report looks at causes behind perinatal and maternal deaths.

'Chilling': Crisis calls, $2m at stake after TV star kills weka; Will TV3, Paddy Gower have issues?

Mike Hosking and latest radio ratings; How is Stuff funding all these big new roles?

Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again

The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.

'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year

'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway

Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.

'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.

Focus Morning Bulletin August 17

The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.

KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem

Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.

Interislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while docking

The same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.

Wellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrow

The board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.

'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility

The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.

'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lung

John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.

Tory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine months

The pair previously worked together at the Green Party.

'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in Germany

Before she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.

Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug

Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.

Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway

A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.

Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition

Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.