Health board breached patient rights finds investigation

HAMILTON: An elderly woman with a leg brace developed a painful infection and died following… read more

Planners recommend new state houses be approved

WHANGAREI: Independent planners have recommended to the Whangārei District Council to give a controversial state… read more

Māori elderly and disabled ‘forgotten’ New Zealanders claims report

AUCKLAND: An advocacy group for Māori says its elderly are forgotten New Zealanders and it… read more

DHB investigates chemical spill that sparked evacuation

NAPIER: The Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is investigating the cause of a chemical spill… read more