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Violence against prison healthcare workers flying under the radar, union says
Many prison nurses didn't report assaults and considered violence part of their job the Union said.
Wellington's mayor promises to cut commercial rates
However, even a modest reduction in commercial rates could push residential rates up by around 4 percent.
Moa Point: Wellington mayor makes first move towards inquiry
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said he'd given Local Government Minister Simon Watts his proposal for a terms of reference for any inquiry.
'It's just not enough': Salvation Army warns families are starving
The Salvation Army's latest State of the Nation paints a dire picture of worsening child poverty and unemployment.
Explosion leaves forklift driver with serious burns
The worker was seriously burned when several condemned, nine kilogram gas bottles exploded and their forklift caught fire in March, 2024 at Tank Test in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Victims get uneven access to funding due to appearance - report
One police representative said victims get uneven access depending on how they look, their history and whether they have criminal records.
Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo
The bear was euthanised at the age of 12, after his health declined.
Rare dolphin spotted in Northland, prompting questions
The sighting is only the second confirmed in the area in the last 100 years.
