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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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Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient
The surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
'Loud rumbling, heavy shaking': Strong earthquake hits Wellington
The magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck minutes after 5am.
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital
The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.
'Stock up while you still can': Retailers offload vapes ahead of bans
By next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.
'Can't control it': The worrying trend among Kiwi kids that has experts alarmed
Children in the study wore body cams to track their television, online and games use.
Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.
Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
Trans students: How schools should handle pronouns and names
A teacher was struck off after refusing to use a trans student's chosen name and pronouns.
Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'
Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Inside Auckland's emergency bunker as Cyclone Gabrielle rages
"No one gets a get out of jail free card," an official said as the storm approached.
Covid vaccine available to under-5s with high health risks from today
Expert welcomes extension of vaccine, but wants more under-5s to get access.
NZ study showing higher rates of heart disease after Covid jabs should be treated with caution - expert
The study provided further reassurance about the safety of the vaccine, an official said.
'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patient
Rose was a thriving, adventurous 38-year-old - long Covid has turned her life upside down.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
Summer Covid wave keeps retreating, latest case numbers released
The Ministry of Health has released new Covid infection numbers
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
Rebuilding Better - the Equality Lens: How to grow the economy for all Kiwis
Experts say NZ needs to tackle the gender pay gap, the digital divide, and housing costs.
How NZ will honour Elizabeth, PM praises 'incredible woman'
New Zealand will hold a memorial service and a proclamation ceremony in coming days.
Live: 1000 daily cases this week, NZ set for Phase 2 Omicron fight
Phase 2 will mean shorter isolation periods and more rapid antigen testing.
810 new cases: Big Omicron spike moves NZ closer to Phase 2
Positive cases jumped to 810 today - almost twice the previous day's total.
Eight Covid cases in managed isolation; Air NZ staffer tests positive again
There are no new community cases today.
Two new Covid cases in managed isolation
The Air NZ staffer visited Auckland pet store, later tested positive in China.
Two new Covid cases at border; probe into possible infection of Air NZ staffer in China
An Air NZ cabin crew member with "possible" infection is in managed isolation in Shanghai.
New Zealanders say 'yes' to euthanasia - so what happens now?
New Zealanders want voluntary euthanasia. When can they get it and who qualifies?
Covid's grim toll: NZ approaches unwanted milestone
Dire economic conditions mean welfare numbers have peaked at historic levels.
Covid-19: 95% chance virus has been eliminated in NZ
Over the next week we could see Covid-19 eliminated entirely, expert says.