Baby injured in fall from vehicle
about 4 hours agoAn infant was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after reportedly falling from a vehicle in Hastings, as police investigate the circumstances.
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Starship Hospital nurse warns staff shortages leading to dire consequences
Cancer treatment at Auckland's Starship children's hospital has been delayed by up to seven days as nurses warn dangerous understaffing is worsening care.
Flood risk meeting called at Franz Josef Glacier
Residents will hear updated advice on whether stopbanks and infrastructure at Franz Josef can withstand the Waiho River's shifting flood risk.
Ashburton second bridge project on track despite weather risks
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Ingram retains Hawke's Bay excavator operator title
His regional victory sends Marcus Ingram to the national finals after he beat eight other operators in Hastings.
EDS doctor Chris Holdaway restricted from seeing patients by Medical Council
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Mara Sugue
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Mike Bishara
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Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
Analyst Insights
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