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'Shame' on Health NZ for years of unpaid nurses' work - union as strike looms
Health NZ "should be ashamed of itself" for failing to recognise years of unpaid and involuntary overtime by Auckland theatre nurses, the nurses union says.

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Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Crusaders v Blues
Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.

Taranaki man Paul Harrop sentenced for offending linked to his homelessness and addiction
Paul Harrop once ran a $4 million farm. Now, he's in prison.

What happened when Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam cut off all ferries to this island for a whole day
Waiheke Islanders missed flights, services closed, and basic items sold out, when the unlikely event happened.

Waitotara Hotel fire reignites day after blaze burns down Taranaki building
The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.

Evacuating collections to protect New Zealand's treasures during WW2
The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago.

Four people hospitalised after crash in Takanini, South Auckland
One person is in serious condition.

Country Life: Farmer's Lake Braemore popular with Wairarapa locals
Len French wanted a lake to help with water security on his eastern Wairarapa farm. What he's built, Lake Braemore, is now a community asset that can be enjoyed by all.

Christopher Luxon promotes NZ as ‘champion for free trade’ as he heads to UK amid global uncertainty
The PM will also visit Gallipoli for Anzac events.

Kevin Barry workplace death: Tributes for Western Springs Speedway crew member
He played a key role in saving lives during many serious accidents.

Crusaders v Blues live updates: Super Rugby Pacific clash
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and Blues.

Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly up on what analysts expected.

Watch: ‘Needless’ near miss on the first day of Easter weekend
Dashcam footage shows the moment a Dunedin man was almost hit by an oncoming car performing a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre.

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?
Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say.

Tracy Chapman wants to speak for herself
New York Times: For years the star avoided the spotlight - now she's breaking her silence.