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Hato Hone St John reports that the ambulance drivers’ strikes on Saturday did not harm any patients. The 24-hour strike, involving members of FIRST Union and the Ambulance Association, ended at 4am on Sunday. Dan Ohs, deputy chief executive of St John, said that people with non-urgent needs helped by finding their own transport or […]
Ronald Thompson, a 67-year-old man accused of multiple sex offenses, has traveled to Brisbane, Australia. Last week, it was revealed that his trial was stopped due to his poor health, which outraged his alleged victims. Thompson denies all accusations. His family claims he is receiving palliative care and went to Australia to spend his final […]
An investigation revealed serious issues in the care of a person put in a secure facility because they were unfit to stand trial. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that the person was injured when staff tried to restrain them and was then put in isolation incorrectly. Health NZ failed to provide proper care, which […]
Waiheke Island is facing a housing crisis. Many homeowners are renting their houses to tourists instead of long-term residents. This has led to a high rate of homelessness on the island, which has a small population. Although many homes are available, over a third are unoccupied, causing problems for local people looking for affordable housing. […]
Research from 2018 shows that alcohol caused over 900 deaths and 29,282 hospitalizations in New Zealand. This number of hospitalizations would fill half of all hospital beds in the Wellington region. Most deaths were linked to cancer (42%), injuries (33%), and liver problems (25%). Men were most affected, and Māori had a mortality rate from […]
Police now report hate crimes separately after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. Since then, they have recorded over 20,000 hate-motivated crimes. These crimes are defined as acts driven by hostility towards a person’s specific characteristics, which can include race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. In July, police said a hate-motivated attack occurred […]
Auckland Council owns a pool and fitness center in Newmarket, managed by Olympic Pools since 1994. The lease for the facility expires on 2 November. Peter Rust, director of Olympic Pools, has been asking for a 10-year lease extension for five years. Rust’s company is ready to invest $1 million to upgrade the facility, including […]
The mother of a man with autism and intellectual disabilities will argue in the Supreme Court that her son is being unfairly detained. Jay*, whose real name is not disclosed, has been in care for 18 years under the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act because he is seen as too dangerous to be […]
Ambulance workers and call takers at St John Ambulance are going on strike for the first time. This 24-hour strike will happen on Tuesday, but St John promises to still respond to life-threatening emergencies. People can continue to call 111 for help. The strike will affect workers for the first four hours of their shifts, […]
Kaitāia residents are struggling to see a doctor due to a severe shortage of GPs. Some must drive as far as Auckland or even Tokoroa for a consultation. Local GP clinics have not been enrolling new patients for years, forcing newcomers to remain registered with their old doctors or search for available clinics in Northland. […]
