Wakari Hospital's Ward 10A is being shut down after an Ombudsman inspection found "some of the worst practices" it has seen anywhere.
Health
Sun, Jul 12
3:29
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley says temperatures dropped as low as-12.5C overnight, with frost reaching as far north as Auckland.
New Zealand
1:27
Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to the crash near Arthur's Point at 3.14pm on Friday, responding with two crews from Queenstown and one from Frankton.
Fri, Jul 10
MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.
Wed, Jul 8
Two Dunedin homes have been evacuated after mud and bushes were seen moving, while a landslide is affecting houses in Oamaru,
The Dunedin City Council says the ban would reduce harm in the student quarter.
Sun, Jul 5
MetService warned the severe weather could bring dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with roads potentially becoming impassable.
It comes after inspectors for the chief ombudsman said they found treatment amounting to torture at the inpatient unit for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Sat, Jul 4
Chief Ombudsman John Allen said inspectors found "some of the worst practices we have observed anywhere" at the ward.
Fri, Jul 3
The 10cm images, taken this year by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, were published on the Land Information NZ Data Service and Basemaps.
Thu, Jul 2
New Zealand Transport Agency said hoar frosts and black ice may persist in parts of the South Island until about midday tomorrow.
New Zealand Southby’s International Realty says the 4065 sqm property is a legacy estate that’s likely to command one of NZ’s highest residential property prices.
Wed, Jul 1
The restaurants have been recognised for their culinary excellence – but how much do they cost to experience?
Business
Dan Matto, head chef of Rātā – one of last night's winners – said it was "unbelievable" and "crazy" to be awarded a star.
FENZ said it was called after the ute's front tyre got stuck in a sinkhole in Musselburgh, Dunedin City at 4.30am.
Mon, Jun 29
Emergency services were called to the scene on Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6 at around 11.45am Saturday.
Sat, Jun 27
"Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations," NZTA said.
Thu, Jun 25
Otago University Senior Research Fellow Kimberly O’Sullivan says new data shows the situation is not improving for those in hardship.
Tue, Jun 23
Warnings blanket the South Island and lower North Island as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and road disruptions on the West Coast.
Sat, Jun 20
Orange warnings cover Fiordland, Westland, Buller, Grey and Canterbury as an unseasonably warm but unsettled system moves in.
Fri, Jun 19
Budgets for proposed actions range from $1.63 billion to $2.45 billion – but that's still less than the cost of the status quo.
Environment
Wed, Jun 17
Police say the pair were found atop a large mobile crawler crane at around 3.30am on Saturday and arrested once they climbed down.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Jun 15
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze on Harbour Tce at around 8pm on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 14
The annual winter solstice celebration has become so popular that capacity has had to be reduced to prevent overcrowding.
Sat, Jun 13
Police executed a series of search warrants across the Queenstown area, seizing more than $120,000 in cash, over 60 grams of cocaine, and amounts of ketamine, GBL and MDA.
Fri, Jun 12
