SDHB putting patients at risk - report
One Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 per cent or more.
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Just metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.
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Extension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast flooding
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The flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.
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Construction on the hub will begin after an additional $2.5 million from Government.
Woman found at property with critical injuries dies in hospital
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Taco Bell hints at new store opening in NZ
Mexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.
Coupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best pies
The Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.
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The crash happened in Scotland St, Central Otago, on December 13 last year.
Building consents in Christchurch up 12%
However, residential property listings continue to remain low in the Garden City.
Woman in critical condition after serious incident at Christchurch property
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Sir Russell Coutts' fight over water for private golf course not finished yet
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About 80 high-security prisoners to be sent to Otago
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'Dominant issue': Councils at odds over new rules for Airbnbs
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Calamity brothers: Pair jailed after gun mishap and bus crash
Brothers' spree resulted in an associate dropped off at hospital with a shotgun wound.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
Covid vaccine clinics staying open to 10pm as CDHB ramps up roll-out
The CDHB estimates vaccinations will increase to 37,000 a week by the end of August.
Moving on up: Flat that last sold for $30k could fetch $500,000
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Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
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Record numbers turn-out at ski slopes
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Person injured in hang glider crash near Christchurch
Police arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the accident was reported.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
Fog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on way
Fine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.
'Deeply saddened': They Are Us director puts film on hold
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Norway marks 10th anniversary of mass killing
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