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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A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera
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Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
The cat's out of the bag: Beloved NZ band to deliver rare free concert
The supergroup are returning to Hawke's Bay to celebrate Napier's 150th anniversary.
Hastings race days called off for immediate future, track to be reconstructed
HB Racing chair says closure is essential for the long-term future of racing in region.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
Sea of pink floods Tauranga waterfront
Follow up article on Tauranga Hot Pink Walk for breast cancer
Tauranga Art Trail montage
The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Medals for Gisborne groms at NZ Scholastics
Matthews, McDiarmid, Fairlie made finals; fourth placings for each
Waioeka crash: Employer fundraising after staff member's partner killed
Currie Construction is raising money for Josh Kiriona-Whanau.
Climber survives 250m plunge on Mt Taranaki; five rescued in 24 hours
One person was also taken off the mountain suffering from hypothermia.
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
Over 330 trained in emergency welfare response since Cyclone Gabrielle
'Our welfare response is now tailored to prioritise families needing assistance.'
Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton
The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.
British and Irish Film Festival showcases 25 films
Highlights include Conclave, We Live in Time, and Widow Clicquot.
Children blend art and tech in popular library robot battles
Horowhenua's school holiday activities saw robot battles become a standout success.
Container truck rolls on highway north of Napier
Emergency services were called to the highway near Putorino about 8.10am.
'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.
New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga
The public is invited to see space exploration technology on show at the UoW.
Greatest ever? Burling passes Spithill's America’s Cup record
Team NZ helmsman: 'It’s an incredible record to have.'
'Could throw us some curve balls': Council's refurbishment of former office building begins
Dismantling of the Council's former office building on Station Street begins tomorrow.
'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.
'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.
Far North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development role
News snippets from the Far North.
New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery
ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury
Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.
New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride
Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.
'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project
'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'
Hauora Tairāwhiti unveils $2.8 million MRI for enhanced patient care and diagnostics
Hauora Tairāwhiti opened a new $2.8 million Siemens MRI at Gisborne Hospital this week.
'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."