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Millions spent, no one to work there: Waitākere Hospital's empty new ICU
Waitākere’s six-bed ICU has no staff, operating budget or opening date.
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Harmful bacteria found in new $162m Mason Clinic unit
The bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease.
Stroke patients left in wet beds as 'chronic understaffing' exposed, nurses claim
Forty nurses and healthcare assistants signed a letter warning of danger.
Auckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outage
Fleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.
'Awful events': Man, 64, charged after indecent assaults on North Shore teacher, students
Police say student reports in late 2025 helped staff identify and confront the man.
Opinion: I see first-hand what damage social media is doing to our kids
OPINION: Dr Maneesh Deva says he now treats more teens for anxiety and self-harm.
'Preventable heartbreak': Mother slams Health NZ after baby's death linked to 'list of errors'
The mother said she did everything she could to raise concerns, but she was 'not heard'.
Boy found sleeping above loaded shotgun as police raid stolen car den
Police say four stolen cars were found at a Glen Eden address.
Police seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha home
The stolen piece is described as round and made of glass, a mirror, LED lighting and PVC.
Herne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after storms
Thirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.
Concerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillborn
Deputy commissioner Rose Wall said vital monitoring was missed overnight.
Top cop admits delay in prisoner escape communication botch
Police waited four days to tell the public that the prisoner had escaped custody.
Police justified in West Auckland shooting, IPCA finds
IPCA said the officer’s use of force was reasonable and proportionate.
Two arrested after doing burnouts at funeral proceeding in Auckland cemetery
Police said a mourner began doing burnouts in front of the crematorium.
Police name New Lynn homicide victim as whānau offered support
The 32-year-old man died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders.
Teen caught up in LynnMall terror attack honoured for bravery
It was his second day on the job when the incident unfolded.
Drivers charged after Auckland car meet descends into chaos
Police say vehicles blocked roads as crowds gathered in Hobsonville and Albany.
Two more arrests after Hobsonville supermarket car park shooting
Witnesses said the injured man was bleeding heavily from his ear.
Real Housewives star makes surprise move into local politics
Auckland’s Real Housewife is ready to get stuck in and clean up her city.
Lucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years
John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.
Auckland nurses urge Govt action as ED wait times worsen
North Shore EDs have been at 200% capacity, with patients being treated in corridors.
'Cowardly assault': Man attacked, robbed at West Auckland major train station
Teenage boy arrested, police seeking second suspect after mugging at major transport hub.
Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in court
Police say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma.