Advocates alarmed by southern colonoscopy delays
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
New Health New Zealand wait-time statistics expose a stark regional divide in access to colonoscopies, patient advocates say.
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top 88%Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
The Greens have announced plans to fund the removal of level crossings along Auckland's Western line.
Three international coaches reportedly vie for Flying Fijians role
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
Three top international rugby coaches are reportedly in the running for the Flying Fijians head coach job.
Have a grab bag, escape plan ahead of increased summer wildfire risk - FENZ
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
El Niño is expected to bcause spikes in high temperatures this summer which, combined with dryness and wind, will result in an increased wildfire risk.
'We are expected to work as if we don't have children': the school holiday juggle
RNZ National7d ago
'We are expected to work as if we don't have children': the school holiday juggle Taking time off in the school holidays chews up leave, putting kids in organised care chews through money.
Sister doctors' bid to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation rejected
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
Sister doctors' bid to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation rejected Auckland Hospital senior medical officers and sisters Drs Bodhi and Samadhi Wimalasena are being investigated by Health...
How to make – and keep – friends as a grownup, according to science
RNZ National7d ago
How to make – and keep – friends as a grownup, according to science The query “how to make friends” reached an all-time high last year and vastly outpaces searches for how to find a date or fall in...
AgriZero NZ gets funding boost of $117m, new partners come on board
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
AgriZero NZ gets funding boost of $117m, new partners come on board Government-industry partnership AgriZero NZ has received a big funding boost, to the tune of $117 million, with two new industry...
Loafers Lodge survivors denied funding to attend manslaughter trial
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
A spokesperson for a group of Loafers Lodge fire survivors says they have been denied funding to assist their travel and accommodation to attend this week's manslaughter trial.
Which political party would make you better off?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
Political parties have revealed policies over the past weeks that are likely to affect household budgets, should they take effect.
Local councillor Daniel Newman applauds National plan for Mill Road construction
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
Supporters of National's promise to build Mill Road say it's an overdue key part of Auckland's road network, but critics say the money is better spent elsewhere.
Election 26: New faces in race for West Coast Tasman
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
The West Coast has traditionally been a Labour stronghold, as the birthplace of the first coal-mining unions that helped shape the party's roots.
Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
In many parts of New Zealand houses have become unaffordable. But where housing supply has kept up, the provinces can be a genuinely better deal.
Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
Wellington emergency department nurses say they're struggling to have requests for paid overtime or emergency staff approved, when they need extra hands on shift.
Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7d ago
New Zealand households probably won't feel much better off until next year, ASB says. It has released its latest quarterly economic forecast, which predicts two more official cash rate (OCR) hikes...
New postgraduate training pathway needed for rural GPs - doctor
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8d ago
A Far North doctor is calling for a new postgraduate training pathway to better equip GPs for work in rural areas.
Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8d ago
A renewable energy researcher says coloured solar panels have "tremendous" potential for New Zealand vegetable growers.
Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and support workers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8d ago
Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan saying every election promise is paid for, but it has not provided a cost for fully re-implementing pay equity legislation.
Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and social workers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8d ago
Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan, saying every promise its made is "fully costed and paid for" - but it hasn't provided a cost for fully re-implementing pay equity legislation.
Healthcare 'roady' seeks first-hand accounts from concerned communities
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8d ago
An advocate is concerned local communities are unable to access healthcare due to growing pressure on the public system.