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Auckland DHB failed in care during high-risk pregnancy that ended with stillborn baby
The HDC is critical about some aspects of the woman's care at Auckland Hospital.

Devon Funds Morning Note - 14 April 2025
The US indices were back on the up again on Friday in what was a volatile but positive week for the benchmarks. The S&P500 rallied 1.8% on Friday and was up 5.7% for the week, its best since November 2023

Emergency services rush to fire at Auckland McDonald's
Police and fire crews were called to the blaze

Centralines trustee resigns over $100k funding to rescope Central Hawke’s Bay dam
The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.

How to watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in New Zealand this week
One of the best meteor showers in the Southern Hemisphere, the Eta Aquariids, will be visible in New Zealand this week.

Recently released prisoner showed no sign of ‘undue danger' before brutal murder
Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was murdered by her neighbour, rapist Joseph Brider, in January 2022. Brider had been released from prison just 10 weeks earlier.

Man, 71, dies in rest home from infected wound left untreated
The Health and Disability Commission investigation found a review of training for staff was needed.

HDC finds ‘critical systems failure’ at Health NZ, following woman’s delayed cancer diagnosis and subsequent death
A woman's ultrasound of a pelvic mass was delayed by six months due to a clerical error.

Tauranga wraps up cruise season with 91 ships, boosts local economy
The Insignia will make a late-season call on May 27, the last until October.

Christchurch protest: Police officer’s push ruled unjustified by IPCA
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.

Watch: NZ under-85kg rugby team’s historic win over Sri Lanka
The Kiwi rugby team of amateur players scored eight tries to one to beat the Sri Lanka national team 50-10.

McDonald’s on fire in Pakuranga, east Auckland; local buildings evacuated
The nearby buildings have been evacuated and a service station has closed its pumps.

Mark Mitchell wants short prison sentences scrapped in hope of reducing reoffending
Labour's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says it's "depressing" the government can't come up with better solutions.

Lewis Hamilton to co-host Met Gala with spotlight on menswear and black style
Menswear and black style will be celebrated at this year's fashion extravaganza in New York City.

Christopher Luxon speaks to media as Parliament returns ahead of Budget 2025
With Todd McClay present, the PM is expected to discuss trade.

Auckland Council calls for battery disposal care after $30k fine for fire
Auckland Council views the case as a precedent balancing empathy and compliance.

Five cartons of cigarettes hidden under passenger’s shirt seized at Wellington Airport
A 35 year-old Indonesian passenger had tried to smuggle 1620 cigarettes through security, Customs says.

‘Golden visa’ shutting out Chinese investors, legal experts say
Legal experts have been left perplexed by Immigration New Zealand's interpretation of regulations

Potential buyers step up for Fonterra's consumer business
Leading international dairy companies are looking to get a slice of the prized assets.

CNMI Senate mulls bill to house Guam inmates
Under the proposed compact, non-violent, voluntary inmates from Guam could be housed at the Northern Mariana Islands' Department of Corrections facilities.

Far North councillor wants judicial review of Sweetwater project
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.

MasterChef Australia Back To Win: Kiwi contestant Ben Macdonald returns to compete for second time
'There’s no time to jump in with the training wheels on and get used to it'