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Damning report into Palmerston North Hospital follows death of pregnant woman with sepsis

Many doctors at Palmerston North Hospital operate under a siege mentality, where they fear speaking out about concerns, and they often face barriers when trying to transfer patients between departments, according to a damning new report.

'That's insanity': Man whose daughter was killed in police pursuit criticises relaxing of rules

A man whose daughter was killed in a car that fled from police says encouraging more pursuits is madness.

Nepali community ramps up campaign for Everest Day ahead of election

On the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Tenzing sitting on top of the world's tallest peak, efforts continue to mark the feat with an official celebration in New Zealand.

Beckenridge hearing: 'John cared too much for Mike to hurt him'

Mike Zhou-Beckenridge's family believes his step-father cared too much for him to kill him by driving them both off a cliff in 2015.

Shortage of forensic psychiatrists, in-patient beds could impact prisoners

The mental health services that treat those in prisons and before New Zealand's courts are experiencing delays amid a shortage of forensic psychiatrists.

Surfers report performing more than 1200 bystander rescues

Surfers are being heralded as the unsung heroes of their home breaks, saving an average of 48 lives each year.

Waimea Community Dam construction finishes, ready to fill over winter

Waimea Community Dam's reservoir is now built, and on track to supply the Tasman District with water from next summer.

Evacuations in Waihi Beach and flooding closes SH29

Most people evacuated during flash flooding at Waihi Beach in western Bay of Plenty have found accomodation for the night, Civil Defence says.

Lack of transparency from intelligence agencies, Taumaru report finds

The transparency and scale of the national security system has been criticised in a new report, which says there's not even a definition of what "protection of national security" actually means.

Mama Hooch brother Roberto reportedly assaulted in prison

One of the brothers convicted of rape and drink spiking at a Christchurch bar has reportedly been assaulted behind bars.

Nurses union discusses next steps in pay negotiations with Te Whatu Ora

A Christchurch healthcare assistant says his colleagues are "tired of being disrespected" as tens of thousands of health workers attend union meetings this week.

Man arrested after a car chase across South Auckland

A man has been arrested after a car chase across South Auckland.

Auckland floods: Red-stickered homeowners to learn how the fate of their properties will be decided

Owners of hundreds of stickered homes in Auckland can expect to learn more this week about how the future of their properties will be decided.

Covid-19 case numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 further deaths

There were 14,371 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the week to midnight on Sunday, and a further 49 deaths.

Paving the way home: Navigating the tatau, identity, tradition, and family ties

First Person - I'm sure every young 20-something at some point asks the question, "Who am I?", writes Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei.

Police revise pursuit policy as fleeing drivers 'taking more risks'

Front-line police will be able to pursue more fleeing drivers than in the past two years now the policy has been revamped, the Police Commissioner says.

Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care

A teen who has spent his life in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people.

Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers

Track the very latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand, with new charts on the current trends from RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock.

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