Cancer patient fights for fairer ACC compensation after botched surgery

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Photo: Supplied A cancer patient who is struggling to fund his recovery and life after a botched surgery is fighting for fairer compensation from ACC and wants government reform. Ian Tollemache has been unable to work because of neuropathic pain resulting from the unnecessary removal of his left lung in September 2020. The medical … Read more

Police ‘extremely concerned’ as person hospitalised after taking unknown substance

Correction: Police earlier said the person was hospitalised after taking an unknown drug, but later clarified the person ingested an unknown substance”. The story was amended to reflect the police’s later statement. https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Photo: 123RF File photo A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown substance in Wairarapa. Police said officers were called … Read more

Two arrested, one charged over emailed school threat

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Waiuku College was one of two schools named in an email threat that had been sent to a number of organisations. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel A person has been charged after an emailed threat that sent an Auckland school into lockdown on Wednesday. Waiuku College was one of two schools named in an email threat … Read more

Auckland and Wellington renters paying less, new data shows

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Photo: RNZ Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data. Figures released by property website realestate.co.nz showed which of our three most populated regions – Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch – had the cheapest rent in February. Average rents in Wellington were down eight … Read more

‘I’m looking forward to becoming a pharmacist’ – new degree aims to combat staff shortages

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 University of Waikato pharmacy students Rhea Roy, Teres Siby and Gabby Allerby. Photo: Supplied A new two-year pharmacy degree is offering a fast-track into a profession in dire need of more staff. Waikato University says its Master of Pharmacy Practice provides a quicker pathway for registering overseas trained pharmacists, and a new way into … Read more

Tribute to late Sir Robert Gillies at 28th Battalion Scholarship ceremony

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Sir Robert Gillies was the last surviving member of the Māori Battalion, when he died last November. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Broadcaster Peata Melbourne is among this year’s recipients of the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship. The awards ceremony at Parliament on Thursday included a special tribute to the late … Read more

Academics call for urgent action on nitrate pollution

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Local councils carry out water quality testing, at rivers and lakes. Photo: Supplied/ Environment Canterbury A trio of academics are calling on the Canterbury Regional Council (CRC) to take urgent action on what they deem a water pollution crisis. They want the council to commission an independent analysis of how the nitrate levels in … Read more

West Auckland police raid results in firearms, ammunition seizure

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 The haul was discovered during a search for a stolen motorbike. Photo: NZ Police Auckland police have uncovered a cache of firearms and ammunition, while investigating a stolen motorbike. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit searched a Glendene property on Wednesday, and found three pistols, three rifles, a modified firearm and parts, and dozens of … Read more

Experts urge drug testing following spate of hospitalisations linked to mystery powder

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Photo: Dmitry Volochek / 123rf Experts are urging people to get their drugs checked after four people were hospitalised in Wairarapa after consuming unknown substances. On Saturday three people were hospitalised after taking an unknown white powder they believed was cocaine, and on Wednesday night, police were called to a Masterton home where a … Read more

Wellington Cable Car website hacked, scam emails sent

https://www.effectiveratecpm.com/xdvtd6yxqb?key=9554404018c26e6f076623874c1aa864 Photo: LDR / Supplied Wellingtonians are being warned of a scam email coming from the Wellington Cable Car after its website domain was hacked. The email pretends to be from NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi (NZTA), telling people who receive the email their vehicle registration is due, and links to a fake website … Read more