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National scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder
'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover
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'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son
A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today.
'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years
Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now.
Covid-19 Inquiry: Kiwis detail crippling losses, lost schooling and farewelling dying family
One family business said they were losing $15,000 a week during the strictest lockdown.
Death on a Remuera street: The tall, ‘harmless’ man with a tragic background
Jules Turk, 74, was a common sight on Shore Rd in Remuera, with his spiky, coloured hair.
Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more
Health Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.
Toddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike
The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident.
Pair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwaters
The men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car.
Ending healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac Davison
A new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries.
One in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplant
Among Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five.
'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.
GPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026
Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.
Emotional Caleb Clarke avoids conviction for fleeing police, named in ABs squad same day
Clarke pleaded guilty to failing to stop and dangerous driving in February.
Jobs on the line at Auckland's plush Government House in cost-cutting proposal
A Govt department has proposed disestablishing 77 jobs, including some at the Epsom site.
Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed
The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Auckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff
Other colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.
Auckland Uni vice-chancellor abruptly resigns after fresh 5-year reappointment
Her resignation was announced today.
Awanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington
Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.
Fears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since Covid
The blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.
'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquest
Two shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman.
Controversial University of Auckland law school merger canned
Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater today told staff the merger had been 'paused'.
Graphic footage of New Lynn terror attack shown in closed court, stabber donned red glove
Samsudeen grabbed a knife from a shelf and began slashing at shoppers.
'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205k
The final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer.
Motorway crash: One dead, four injured after car flips on to roof
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to three.
'Not good enough': Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after problem at private lab
The two-week delay did not place patients at risk, the company says.
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.
Budget 2025: Watch - Finance Minister speaks on Budget, flagship policy
Nicola Willis speaks after a challenging and controversial Budget.
Nearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new test
A 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.
Hospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers
Some patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up.
Surgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation
A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations.
High-risk cancer patients affected by halt on some colonoscopies
MidCentral has outsourced up to 200 colonoscopies to the private sector to clear backlog.