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* Man’s death linked to lost patient information and lack of initial assessment * Health NZ acknowledges failures in standard care practices and issues apology * Changes made to hospital procedures to prevent similar incidents The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found that Health New Zealand Southern and a registrar breached

* Manapōuri Power Station's capacity to rise significantly with new transformer installation. * The 104-tonne transformer completed a complex journey across Lake Manapōuri. * Completion of transformer commissioning expected by Christmas, boosting winter power supply. Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station has successfully received a 104-tonne transformer, marking a major step in

Good afternoon, Southland. Here's your weather update for Invercargill, Stewart Island, and the broader Southland region, effective from 12:00 PM today, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Invercargill: * Afternoon: Expect mostly cloudy and chilly conditions, with a couple of morning showers giving way to light rain in the afternoon.

The Government will move to add an amendment to the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, which will restrict councils’ ability to notify freshwater plans before the gazettal of the replacement National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Environment

Fast tracking applications for registration by eligible specialist doctors wanting to practice in New Zealand is in line with the Government’s push to improve the health outcomes for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. This fast-track pathway applies to specialists trained in anaesthesia, dermatology, emergency medicine, general

Donald Trump is currently the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party. He previously served as America’s 45th president, and is also a businessman and media personality.

Congratulation to all the winners. King Rig Awards * KING RIG: Hayden Brookland, Eden Haulage * Runner-Up: Nick Young, Southern Transport Best New Truck Awards * Under 20,000 Kms: Darien Hopkins, Kings Log Transport * 20,000 - 100,000 Kms: Craig Porter, Eden Haulage Ltd * 100,000 - 300,000 Kms: Ross

The Highlanders are set to face off against the Crusaders in a highly anticipated preseason clash at Rugby Park, Invercargill, on Waitangi Day (Thursday, 6th February). This will be the final warm-up match for the Highlanders ahead of their opening game in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition. This annual