Dunedin Hospital’s “Code Black” episode could have been avoided if warning signs had been acted on sooner, a confidential internal report suggests.On March 24, the hospital became so overcrowded that 18 patients were waiting in…
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Cut-price property sale: Far North island Motukawaiti once listed for $22m now open to 'any offers', owner says
“All offers seriously considered,” says the estate agent selling the stunning Far North island and luxury home once listed with a $22 million price tag.It’s a move that opens up a range of possibilities for Motukawaiti, the only…
New Zealand stands firm on decision not to criticise China via Five Eyes
New Zealand has criticised as “ill-informed” suggestions its part in the Five Eyes alliance is at risk amid fears over Beijing’s influence.Earlier this week, New Zealand said it was “uncomfortable” with letting the Five Eyes intelligence…
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
By Andrew McRae of RNZ Taupō man Gary Brandon is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow. So far 325 have said they are going.Luckily for him, he lives on a large lifestyle block…
Judge's 'heart-break' for woman: Man jailed for sexual abuse of daughter
A Dunedin man who sexually abused his daughter for more than a decade has been jailed for seven and a-half years.The man — aged in his 60s — took the case to trial and was found guilty by a jury on four charges featuring a range…
Property bargain? Auckland waterfront apartment sells for $5000
A downtown Auckland apartment with waterfront views has sold under the hammer for $5000 – and no, you aren’t reading that wrong.The two-bedroom apartment features a modern kitchen, two bathrooms, lounge room and unobscured balcony…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Perth lockdown – New Zealand-Western Australia travel suspended; Air NZ flight cancelled
COVID LATEST* A 24-hour dash across the ditch after 14 months * Derek Cheng: How the Govt opened the transtasman bubble without raising risk * ‘Where the hell are ya?’: Photo shows Kiwis are snubbing Australia * Vaccine passports:…
Desperate mum turns amateur detective to catch a predator
A desperate foster mum turned amateur detective to catch a child sex offender who tried to lure her teenage daughter overseas.The mother sought an emergency court order to prevent her daughter travelling to Australia. She also loaded…
Transport Minister Michael Wood proposes school speed limit drops
It’s time to pump the brakes around schools according to the Government, with the announcement of a proposal to drop speed limits outside schools across the country.The proposed changes – released to the public this morning – come…
Shakti: 'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity, say former staff
A charity that helps migrant women out of domestic violence is facing allegations it has exploitative work conditions and a lack of accountability for those at the top.Seven former employees and volunteers of Shakti Community Council…