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Urgent care clinic absorbing patients from crowded ED
Local Doctors Otara says patients have been coming to them to avoid long waits at Middlemore Hospital.

Body found in the water near coastal Dunedin
A body was found by a member of the public in the water near Laywers Head.

‘Shocked’ Swans boss speaks as several players investigated over alleged sexual assault
A witness said police at the Melbourne venue had asked for CCTV footage, which covers public areas such as the lobby, stairs, lifts and floors.

Geely EX2 launching in New Zealand
Geely has officially launched its EX2 electric vehicle in New Zealand, at a starting price of $32,990 plus on-road costs.

'I felt trapped in my eating disorder' - residential treatment out of reach for many
When Diante Peihopa-Harris finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder, she was told there was nothing available in her area.

Beef boom pushes up NZ cattle numbers, while sheep flock continues to shrink - new survey
Both islands still have more than 11 million sheep, but a boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers.

Ngai Tuahuriri places rahui over customary whitebait season after ongoing abuse
Ngai Tuahuriri has suspended its customary whitebait season while it reviews how to respond.

Account Executive pay spans vast range in Australia
Candidates can face pay gaps of more than GBP £100,000 for the same title, with Sydney roles paid 17% more than Melbourne ones.

Port of Tauranga nears finish-line in Stella Passage consent battle
The draft decision follows a consenting process that has taken seven years to complete.

Woman dies, comes back to life, gets parking ticket
The 54-year-old received an $80 parking fine a few days after her resurrection thanks to the “truly remarkable” actions of a stranger.

Aged care shake-up could see wealthier Kiwis pay more towards care
An independent review says New Zealand’s ageing population will overwhelm an already stretched system without major changes to how care is delivered and paid for.

Online radio stations beat the algorithm to cater to some niche tastes
Would you like to fall asleep to birdsong or relive the first time you heard your favourite band?

Counsellor clicked fingers in client’s face ‘like calling a dog’
The latest decision follows a complaint from a woman, referred to as A, who attended a relationship counselling session with her partner on May 8, 2024.

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans set to gather in singer's hometown for funeral
A service will be held in Swansea before the cortege goes to Skewen, where the singer grew up.

AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.

Helen Clark dismisses Opportunity Party's tax plan as 'fantasy posing as policy'
Labour might be open to working with the Opportunity Party, but a former leader apparently wouldn't be so keen.

Body located in water near Dunedin coast
A member of the public discovered the body near John Wilson Ocean Drive and it has since been recovered.

‘We haven’t done anything wrong’: Factory owner fights $500k legal battle
Eddie Zhi is trying to revive the slink skin industry, but is also raising a stink in Southland with local councils.

Pauline Hanna 'impaired but not incapacitated' - pharmacologist
A pharmacologist told the inquest into Pauline Hanna's death that she was likely impaired, but not unconscious, in the hours before she died.

‘I wanted it to disappear into the land’: For years they dreamed of their ideal home. That dream came true
Shelley and Jim Wilson sometimes have to pinch themselves that they actually got to build their dream home.