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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Wild weather puts Taupo residents on edge
Wild weather swept across the nation and had one small settlement next to Lake Taupo on edge this morning. Homes next to the Taupo-Tauranga River were preparing to evacuate as the waters rose after heavy overnight rain. The weather caused chaos elsewhere too, leading to power outages, road closures and snow. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
29-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Calls for sports stars, influencers to speak out against RUN IT
There are mounting calls for sports stars and influencers to come out publicly against the dangers of run it-type games, including from the family of a man who died of head trauma over 20 years ago. Palmerston North 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite died when he was injured in a tackle game with friends. His uncle Pete has issued a public plea for rugby and rugby players, and social media influencers, to use their platforms to speak out. Jimmy Ellingham reports.
RNZ News
27-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Auckland mental health facility rally to save vital service
Staff at an Auckland mental health facility are rallying to save what they say is a vital service for people who would otherwise fall through the cracks. Health New Zealand has put forward a proposal to close Segar House, a publicly funded intensive programme for people with long-standing or chronic mental health problems. The proposal said not enough people are treated there and staff would be better deployed elsewhere, but staff say are fighting for it to be saved. Jimmy Ellingham reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
One in critical condition after Taihape three-vehicle crash
One person was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash closed State Highway 1 just south of Taihape. Authorities say three people suffered injuries in the crash. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Doctors can prescribe medication for 12 months from next year
health politics 20 minutes ago For people with long-term health conditions - like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure - renewing a prescription will get easier and cheaper. From next year doctors can prescribe medication for 12 months - up from three months. Health minister Simeon Brown says this will save people paying for GPs to issue repeat prescriptions. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham asked people outside a Palmerston North pharmacy what they thought of the move.
