Afterhours News Today

By Ruth Hill of RNZ After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or...

A safe space in the heart of Kaitāia has opened its doors wide this week to welcome people needing after-hours mental health support. The Rākau Ora drop-in...

Two swimmers have escaped by the skin of their teeth after being stranded near cliffs at Whanganui’s Kai Iwi Beach. Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service patrol...

Netflix added 13.1 million subscribers in the final three months of 2023 - its strongest-ever quarter for net additions, and well ahead of analyst...

The Wanganui Surf-lifesaving Service has tweaked its operating hours following three after-hours rescues in one evening. Chairman Shaun Libeau said the...

Rotorua ’s council has permanently removed its after-hours dog drop-off box from the Rotorua Pound for health and safety reasons. It says it has joined...

Children under 14 can again access free, after-hours medical consultations at Tauranga’s 2nd Ave Accident and Healthcare clinic after a funding agreement was...

Marc Osborne contemplated using pliers to yank out a throbbing tooth after painkillers failed to dull the excruciating pain. The Rotorua man, who was staying...

Party season is officially upon us. As the invitations come in and the bubbles flow a little more than usual, get ready to dress for any occasion that may...

Summer may be on the way, but respiratory illnesses are still circulating in Whanganui, with a high number of presentations to the Whanganui Accident and...