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Taser use on mentally ill people doubles in under year

WELLINGTON: Mental health advocates have slammed the high use of tasers on people in crisis… read more

Chinese youth turn to ‘retirement homes’ for laid-back living

WELLINGTON: There is a growing trend of young people embracing the retired lifestyle as a… read more

Health staff walk off job at hospital amid recruitment concerns

HAMILTON: More than 600 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, students and administration staff walked off the… read more

Leaked email warned of potential for ‘major incident’ at hospital

NELSON: A leaked email says Nelson Hospital emergency department was lacking senior staff yesterday —… read more