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'Made-up number': Doctors dispute Simeon Brown's pay claim
The health minister has accused the senior doctors' union of using patients as "bargaining chips".

$20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan.

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4chan has been down since Monday night after “pretty comprehensive own”
Early info is unreliable, but the site has been mostly unavailable for hours.

Tariff turmoil fails to dampen dairy demand
Prices have risen in the latest global auction overnight to their highest level in nearly three years.

GDT: Dairy prices rise 1.6% in latest auction, WMP up 2.8%
Prices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.

Doctor admits ‘blurring’ professional boundaries with ‘submissive’ lover at work
The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients may halt Mount Maunganui manufacturing
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.

NZ plugs in to boost US Navy's space race with China
New Zealand is becoming increasingly involved in operations designed to benefit the US Navy in its space race against China, even as the defence force denies its tentative steps into space have anything to do with military operations.

Paddy Gower: Amanda Luxon has the answers to our divided society
OPINION: The PM’s wife is a decent Kiwi and our politicians can learn from her.

Cyclone Tam tracks south of Vanuatu
In the latest update from Fiji's Metservice, issued overnight, the cyclone was moving south-southeast at about 20 knots.

Dart asks for Boisson to 'put on deodorant' in Rouen exit
British number four Harriet Dart asks the umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant during her first-round loss at the Rouen Open.

NZ, Fiji reaffirm 'indispensable partnership', aim for $2b trade goal
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says they are stepping up their cooperation with Fiji to address growing regional challenges.

Watch live: Minister Simeon Brown announces New Zealand’s ‘first-ever Health Infrastructure Plan’
Brown is making the announcement around 9am.

Watch live: $20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan.

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident
The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help if you witness one.

Ex-Facebook leader warns social media too risky for kids under 16
Stephen Scheeler criticised Facebook's algorithms for prioritising profit over safety.

Home loan rates drop further
A new home loan rate cut means 4.99 percent is no longer the cheapest available in the market.

Wellington Regional council buys large block of bush in Eastbourne
Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland in Eastbourne.

China orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveries
Trump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.

Rugby administrator banned for calling referees c-word and telling one to retire
Fuming after Newcastle’s agonising defeat to Exeter last month, Steve Diamond let the officials have it.

Former Labour leader Andrew Little runs for Wellington mayor
He aims to invest in parks, pools, and libraries and support small businesses.