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EDITORIAL: For all the travails assailing public hospitals, transparency should not be one of them.
Hospitals used to own up to their mistakes in a very public fashion. Each year they published a list of “Sentinel Events” — the most serious incidents involving patient harm.
That window of … View moreEDITORIAL: For all the travails assailing public hospitals, transparency should not be one of them.
Hospitals used to own up to their mistakes in a very public fashion. Each year they published a list of “Sentinel Events” — the most serious incidents involving patient harm.
That window of openness has slammed shut.
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and… View moreThe Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring
Read the full article and… View moreFrom hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring
Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!
It’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.
The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - … View moreIt’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.
The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - made headlines more than 15 years ago, when it was a focus in the case of accountant Gary Soffe.
DeLonghi Dinamica Automatic Coffee Machine - Black
Used - In excellent working condition.
Features include:
Can use pre-ground coffee powder or whole beans
4 coffee recipes, including; Espresso, Coffee, Long and Doppio+.
5 preset milk recipes, including; Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Hot … View moreDeLonghi Dinamica Automatic Coffee Machine - Black
Used - In excellent working condition.
Features include:
Can use pre-ground coffee powder or whole beans
4 coffee recipes, including; Espresso, Coffee, Long and Doppio+.
5 preset milk recipes, including; Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Hot milk, Caffelatte and Flat white.
15 bar pump pressure
300g beans container capacity
1.8L water container capacity
Programmable Aroma function, temperature, grind settings, water hardness etc.
My menu advanced personalization
Soft touch controls
LCD display
Lattecrema system technology
Twin shot
Possibility to use water filter
Coffee Machine Statistics -
Coffee - 4626
Milk - 2546
A big event, a small town. Raglan locals want to know how the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour is going to work.
How do you think the surf comp will go? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.
In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston … View moreThe Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.
In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton, ministers acknowledged the Chateau’s cultural and economic significance but said no changes to current policy or legislation were warranted Chateau Petition response.
What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.
The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.
“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”
New dad Damian McKenzie will sit out the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific season-opener against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday night.
In announcing their team on Wednesday, the Chiefs said the veteran playmaker was not considered for the Battle of the Bombays clash at Eden Park following the … View moreNew dad Damian McKenzie will sit out the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific season-opener against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday night.
In announcing their team on Wednesday, the Chiefs said the veteran playmaker was not considered for the Battle of the Bombays clash at Eden Park following the birth of his first child last week.
Hamilton East’s iconic book store, Books for Kids, is on the market after owner Megan Lindsay decided it’s time to call it a day.
Lindsay’s store is a pop of colour along the Grey street stretch that children flock to, whether it’s to jump on the rocket ride outside the door or to choose… View moreHamilton East’s iconic book store, Books for Kids, is on the market after owner Megan Lindsay decided it’s time to call it a day.
Lindsay’s store is a pop of colour along the Grey street stretch that children flock to, whether it’s to jump on the rocket ride outside the door or to choose their next picture book.
Have you been a customer of Books for Kids? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Mangakino’s sole elected official says agencies tasked to protect the Waikato River from algal blooms need to admit “we have all f****d up” and save the river before “it turns into something from the third world”.
Last week, the Waikato Times reported on concerns about the river’s … View moreMangakino’s sole elected official says agencies tasked to protect the Waikato River from algal blooms need to admit “we have all f****d up” and save the river before “it turns into something from the third world”.
Last week, the Waikato Times reported on concerns about the river’s state after multiple algal blooms had seen warnings posted at all of the river’s hydro lakes this summer.
The torture and murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz is a “national disgrace” but changes made in the wake of his death will not prevent further killings in the future.
The damning view of Coroner Janet Anderson is revealed in a long-awaited 132-page report into one of New Zealand’s most … View moreThe torture and murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz is a “national disgrace” but changes made in the wake of his death will not prevent further killings in the future.
The damning view of Coroner Janet Anderson is revealed in a long-awaited 132-page report into one of New Zealand’s most shocking child-killings - the 2021 death of Malachi at the hands of his ‘caregiver’, Michaela Barriball.
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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