Report from RNZ
A fire in a boiler room at Hutt Hospital has been extinguished, after nine fire trucks or support vehicles were called. Read more »

News from Hikoi for Health
As the Hīkoi for Health approaches its conclusion, doctors Art Nahill and Glenn Colquhoun are proud to announce that their “vanbulance” journey is in its final days. From New Plymouth, they will be travelling south to Wellington, arriving on Thursday at Parliament grounds, where they will hold a gathering to share the stories and ideas for healthcare reform collected along the way. Read more »

News from DCM (via Facebook)
Lynda, owner of Wellington’s beloved Little Bread Loaf, tells why, amidst the busyness of running a business, she makes time to support DCM. Read more »

Press Release – Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
“I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.” That’s what Jade Steven’s five-year-old son whispered to her one morning before school. Read more »

Report from RNZ by Monique Steele
The rural healthcare sector is telling the government that the way New Zealand addresses health inequalities for rural and indigenous Māori patients will be under global scrutiny next year. New Zealand will host the World Organisation of Family Doctors’ (WONCA) World Rural Health Conference in Wellington in 2026. Read more »

Report from RNZ by Ruth Hill
More than 5000 senior hospital doctors and specialists have walked off the job today for an unprecedented 24-hour strike in protest over stalled contract negotiations. Read more »

Wellington.Scoop
Wellington Water has been working for a second day today, without success, to stop sewage overflowing into stormwater drains at Chaffers Dock. Tonight they announced plans to close Chaffers Street at 7am tomorrow (Friday) morning “so that we can complete the work.” Read more »

Report from RNZ
The Public Service Association (PSA) says a settlement with Health New Zealand (HNZ) over the agency’s proposed restructure of its Data and Digital and Pacific Health teams has saved around 200 roles from being cut. Read more »

Wellington.Scoop
Heavy rain overnight caused sewage overflows into Wellington Harbour. Here are four reports from Wellington Water. Read more »

Report from RNZ
Wellington lines workers say the transition to a new contractor could see longer power cuts over winter due to skilled workers leaving the region. But the contractor, Omexom, said it would provide a safe and reliable service. Read more »