NEWS

February 2, 2026

Construction starts on new $28m ward in Hawke’s Bay

HASTINGS: Construction has begun on a new $28 million ward for Hawke’s Bay Hospital, which… read more

February 2, 2026

Pilot to entice locum GPs to stay in rural communities

KAWAKAWA: Federated Farmers is backing a novel idea to tackle the rural health workforce shortage…. read more

February 2, 2026

Hospital at fault over elderly woman’s death says report

DAMARU: An elderly woman was given 10 times the prescribed saline solution in the hours… read more

February 2, 2026

Homeowners warned about new granny flat rules by council

RANGIORA: The relaxing of granny flat rules could lead to more illegal structures due to… read more