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200 Defence staff opt for redundancy, more cuts coming
Many staff are "utterly shocked" at the news and say the security of NZ's borders could be threatened, union says.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Birkenhead Fire Station
No injuries have been reported.
Polkinghorne trial jury asks to hear recordings again
The jury will listen again to a secret recording of Pauline Hanna, and to Philip Polkinghorne's call to emergency services.
Man charged over body found in plastic bag appears in videos of worship music
Videos of a man charged during an Auckland homicide probe have been uploaded to YouTube, showing him singing what appears to be Christian music. Video
Iwi 'disgusted' by Kaipara District Council scrapping Māori ward
"I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi," one critic says.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution
Lawyers for the former Green Party MP are making their case that she was ejected from the party unlawfully, which the party's lawyer denies.
Ngāti Whātua takes Māori ward fight to High Court
The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.
Waiheke Island residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
Over 9000 residents live on the island and currently have to use telehealth or call an ambulance in an emergency. Audio
70-year-old with ruptured ear drum can't see doctor despite five visits
Waiheke Island resident Alison made five visits to her local GP, but was unable to see a doctor in person.
New after-hours for Waiheke Island after previous clinic announces abrupt closure
In a notice to patients, Waiheke Medical Centre said it would be stepping in to fill the gap in urgent care.
Patients queue at clinics around Auckland before opening at health clinics
New Zealand's largest operator of low-cost GPs - Tamaki Health - says at least five of its walk-in clinics in Auckland have had patients queuing ahead of opening hours.
Waiheke Island loses its only after-hours medical clinic
Patients were told on Friday the Oranga Urgent After Hours clinic was shutting immediately. Audio
The highest senior medical officer vacancy rate in New Zealand
Doctors say it is the result of years of under-investment, and now exacerbated by recent hiring restrictions and budget cuts.
Police intercepted Polkinghorne's calls for weeks after wife's death
The High Court in Auckland has heard that police intercepted Philip Polkinghorne's calls for weeks following his wife's death.
Detective quizzed during Polkinghorne murder trial on approach to scene examination
The scene was treated with a "homicide focus" as a detective worried a de-escalated approach may have missed things.
Councillors demand answers over barriers at fatal Auckland crash site
Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina says there needs to be accountability, while another has questioned if the barriers were fit for purpose. Audio
Polkinghorne's crying after wife's death 'didn't feel real', friend says
The eye surgeon's emotion ceased abruptly when he started talking about the police probe of his wife's death, a court has been told.
Mental wellbeing of Pauline Hanna explored in husband's murder trial
Pauline Hanna's brother and colleague were asked about her mental health.
'Dr Polkinghorne was changing' - Friend says surgeon was 'bit more manic' before wife's death
"His nature changed, his physical presence changed ... a little bit irrational, I felt, at times," Stephen MacIntyre, who knew the couple 25 years, has told the court.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic expert 'open-minded' during scene examination
The defence lawyer says the forensic scientist was told by police to conduct the examination on the basis of a homicide.
Retired surgeon on murder trial: Blood found on wife's bed belonged to husband
Philip Polkinghorne denies killing his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic evidence examined
A police constable has been quizzed in court about nail clippings and forensic swabs, in relation to the death of an Auckland woman allegedly killed by her eye-surgeon husband.
Migrant worker says agent claimed asylum benefit in his name
An agent offering migrant employment and visa services has been accused of using a vulnerable migrant worker's details to fraudulently obtain more than $17,000 in benefits.
