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Nurse expected colleagues would check on Shaun Gray's condition, inquest told
A nurse caring for a patient who died in a suspected suicide did not check on him for an hour before he was found unresponsive.
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Coroner acknowledges 'regrettable' delay of inquest into suspected suicide
The inquest into the suspected suicide of a Palmerston North Hospital mental health ward patient eight years ago has begun, with the coroner acknowledging the delay in the matter reaching a hearing.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Alker wins again, Gujurat take IPL title, Forest back in Premier League and NZ beaten in sevens final.
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Equity for women and children driving PNG's Somare-Brash
A female candidate in the Papua New Guinea elections believes it is more important than ever that PNG has women MPs in Parliament.
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Call for change in 501 deportations after latest death in custody
A refugee activist is hopeful a New Zealand woman's death in an Australian detention centre will be a catalyst for change.
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Brakes put on free fares for young people in bid to rein in violence, vandalism
A spate of violence at bus stops in Tauranga has prompted the regional council to restrict free bus fares for under 18 year olds.
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Sports bosses lack moral fibre to protect wellbeing of young athletes
My experience of sports administrators is that they tend to know all and see all, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Getting traumatised athletes to come forward will be a challenge - Cycling NZ chair
Cycling New Zealand wants traumatised athletes to come forward after an investigation found ongoing issues within the high performance programme. Audio
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Suicide rate in construction sector 'appalling', minister says
Minister of Building and Construction Poto Williams is supporting calls for mental health initiatives to be written into government construction contracts.
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Ōtaki man's death in hospital grounds ruled suicide
The death of a Palmerston North Hospital patient, whose body was found metres from the building six days after he disappeared, has been ruled a suicide.
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Kathleen Stock on the hazards of gender self-identification
British philosopher Kathleen Stock resigned as a professor last year after accusations of transphobia. She tells Kim Hill her argument is not against people but against miscategorisation. Audio
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Call for mental health support in construction sector
An Auckland couple want mental health support written into government construction contracts to protect workers who hit the wall. Audio
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Potential $150 million Ruatangata airport clouds Patuwairua Stream future
Residents say Patuwairua Stream's Jurassic World-like spaces are threatened by the proposed $150 million Ruatangata airport.
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'Chasing our tail': Potential buyers despondent as Northland house prices climb
Aotearoa's average house price may be dipping, but in some corners of the country, the climb continues.
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Council charge on developers could ‘kill the goose that lays the golden egg’
A Rotorua developer believes a council proposal to charge developers for infrastructure growth would "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" and disincentivise investment.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vanuatu records another Covid death; Samoan seasonal workers in Australia breach contract rules; Climate advocacy groups back Vanuatu bid; NZ govt launches anti-smoking service targeting Pasifika, and…
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'I've felt worthless': Councillor dismayed by abuse over moko
New Zealand's youngest regional councillor received a facial tā moko in January. He's faced relentless insults since.
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Great Walk expected to be booked out despite partial closure
The Department of Conservation is confident one of the country's Great Walks will be good to go next tramping season despite weather damage. Audio
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'We must be smarter': Infrastructure Commission releases long-term strategy
Electricity generation, water services and responding to sea level rise are some of the priority investments identified in the Infrastructure Commission's first strategy.
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Ukraine says Russian strike knocks out Odesa airport
A Russian missile strike at the airport in the southwestern port of Odesa - a city that has so far been relatively unscathed in the war - has damaged the runway and it can no longer be used, the…
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Pressure mounts for inquiry into safety of port workers after two deaths in a week
Pressure to investigate safety at ports is mounting after the second death of a port worker in a week.
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Worker dies during coal loading operation at Lyttelton Port
A person has died during the loading of coal onto a ship at Lyttelton Port this morning.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - All Whites to play Peru ahead of World Cup qualifier, Conway named one of Wisden's cricketers of the year and ten Hag takes over at Old Trafford.
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Employee dies after fall from height at Ports of Auckland, company says
The employer of a person who died this morning at the Ports of Auckland says the person fell to their death. Audio
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10 ways to support parents of an autistic child
Opinion - Having a child diagnosed with autism can be isolating and overwhelming but there are plenty of ways to support parents, writes Elyse Crowther.
