Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
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Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
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'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients
Te Whatu Ora defends memo, citing safety; critics say it undermines multiculturalism.
Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University
Lady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
How much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealed
Hamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.
'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out
The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.
Man found fighting for his life on rural Waikato road
The man was found with critical injuries on Hampton Downs Rd early this morning.
Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
Watch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane Jones
Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
Shane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energy
Jones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.
Serious two-vehicle Waikato crash, two injured
The road is closed and diversions are being put in place.
Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters
The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
New Zealand First conference kicks off
Winston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in Hamilton
Former SAS tracker says soldiers could find Tom Phillips within two weeks
The fugitive Marokopa father and his three kids were spotted by pig hunters last week.
Tiny Thames train attraction at risk from sea level rise project
The track runs along a seawall that protects $1 billion in assets.
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
One person dead after serious crash near Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.
'Wonderful to win': Hamilton's new Lotto millionaire shares his story
This winner is the country's 45th Lotto millionaire of 2024.
Tribesmen gangsters arrested after high-speed joyride in South Auckland
Three patched gang members were riding at 'high speeds and intimidating other road users'.
Under-fire head of prestigious private school resigns
He went on extended leave amid claims of a toxic culture and has now resigned.
Police seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bust
Police said today’s arrests follow months of painstaking investigation.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Hamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto win
The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $20 million.
Music video a tribute to loved and lost parents
First she lost her dad and then Mum died just as music career starts taking off.
Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.
Girl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking information
Alizayh 14, has been missing from her Huntly home since October 6.