Two years ago, after his first throat cancer diagnosis, Steve Carr had nothing but praise for his treatment through the Southern District Health Board.Now his cancer has returned, but since September last year a sorry sequence of…
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Boy missing in Tolaga Bay, Gisborne: Desperate search for Axel, 4, overnight
Police and volunteers have been out desperately scouring the area for a preschooler missing overnightThe urgent search for 4-year-old Axel who has been missing from his Tolaga Bay home since around lunchtime yesterday continues…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Customs worker fuming after losing her job over vaccine policy
By Harry Lock for RNZ A Customs worker, fired for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, is railing against the decision, saying her job never required regular testing or even protective clothing.A new Health Order, in place since last…
Shattered victim of drugged-driver lashes out at 'dirty crime'
Walter Dalziel has had to learn how to live with pain.The 77-year-old Dunedin man suffered 21 broken bones after a meth-fuelled driver smashed into his ute in the Manuka Gorge three years ago, and he still lives with the effects.The…
One-way trial in Hokitika's Revell St creating havoc for delivery driver
A six-month trial of a one-way system in one of Hokitika’s main streets may be shortened as retailers complain of not being able to get stock to their shops.The trial, through Revell St between the Weld and Hamilton Sts intersections,…
Remuera death: One month later health chief Pauline Hanna's death remains unexplained
A month after health chief Pauline Hanna was found dead in one of Auckland’s most affluent suburbs, mystery continues to surround the circumstances. Pauline Hanna, 63, was found dead in her Remuera home on the morning of Easter…
Far North house fire: Locals desperately tried to save woman who died
Two Far North men are being hailed as heroes in their isolated coastal community after dragging a kuia from a burning home and performing CPR until emergency services arrived. Sadly, the 72-year-old died despite their efforts —…
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India Covid-19 appeal: World Vision worker's fight to save her brother
The Herald has joined forces with World Vision to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re bringing you stories from the front line and the opportunity to help – every story has a click-through button so you…
India Covid-19 appeal: World Vision head explains how Kiwis can help
The Herald has joined forces with World Vision to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re bringing you stories from the front line and the opportunity to help – every story has a click-through button so you…