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Letters: How to improve funding for the foundering public health system

OPINION: Some ideas on how to improve funding for the foundering public health system.

Napier facing a decline in cruise bookings - why?

Napier is expecting a 25% dip in cruise visits compared to the booming 2023/24 season.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose

'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'

Toddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame

Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.

On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks

'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?

These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Official figures reveal which emergency departments are busiest ahead of predicted winter surge

An emergency physician says record patient numbers at this time of year is a 'significant worry'. Video / Jason Dorday, Alyse Wright

Finders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theft

The woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beach

Her mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.

'She is not going to prison': Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof

Judge: 'You clearly are a good person who has done something you'll regret.'

'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest home

The HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.

Culmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?

Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.

Prominent figure denies family violence charges

He has interim name suppression.

New Lynn terror attack: Graphic CCTV footage to be shown to closed court

The inquest comes more than three years after the attack in which six people were stabbed.

Lachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings

Coroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?

'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland

MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.

Kiwi entrepreneur on turning trauma into career success

'You either get crushed by trauma, or you learn to come out the other side of it.'