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Mental health patients find it harder to access GPs, study finds
The study highlighted that disparities were even more significant for Maori with mental health conditions.

2degrees profit rises 16 percent to $339m in last year
The company's total revenue has also increased, to $1.34 billion.

Health sector cuts: Michael Baker sounds alarm on job losses after Covid inquiry
The report - which recommended building public health capacity - arrives as thousands of jobs are being culled in the sector.

Survivor of brain infection worries disability funding changes will stall recovery
A Palmerston North woman who fell ill in the Cook Islands four years ago is worried the progress she's made in her recovery will stall due to changes in disability funding.

Health NZ: $72m spent on outsourced staff for single IT project, amid staff cuts
The $72m went on contractors and consultants for a single IT project - the Health Sector Agreements and Payments Programme.

New Zealand's prime ministers, ranked
Historians talk to The Detail about the good, the bad and the grumpy of 23 past prime ministers of New Zealand.

How much should a Christmas gift cost?
The festive season is fast approaching, but has the economic crunch lessened people's expectations?

Black Friday shoppers warned to plan ahead, with traffic jams expected
In 2023, shoppers were stuck in hours-long queues at one mall - but it won't be as bad this year, business association promises.

UAE accused of defying Opec oil cartel
Analysts said the UAE’s potential ‘quota busting’ would undermine efforts to prop up the oil price.

How a group of Samoan teenagers reduced a FIFA boss to tears
Sarai Bareman doesn’t usually cry when she’s watching football but she couldn’t help but shed a tear when Samoa created history in September.

Man who led construction on Wellington’s landmark bridge rubbishes demolition plans
Trevor Griffiths, who won an award for building excellency in 1995, says he’s “horrified” by the council’s plan to demolish the capital’s City to Sea Bridge.

Effective opposition and the question of tax - Labour's year of 'listening'
Analysis: The party is meeting in Christchurch this weekend to begin paving its path to the 2026 campaign.

'It is actually a crisis' - school principals warn of staffing shortage
Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year.

South Island scenery on show as top rally car drivers tackle gravel tracks
This year's rally features vehicles from all over the world, including cars such as Talbots, Escorts, Porsches and Lancias.

Husband remortgaged house for drugs and sex workers
Andrea didn't find out the extent of her husband's financial abuse until they divorced. She's not alone.

Auckland security guard stabbed in the neck won't be back at work until next year
The guard is "doing really well" after being stabbed on the job, but will be off work for a few more weeks yet.

Explained: Why retailers are losing their minds over Black Friday
Where did this random homage to capitalism come from? Is Black Friday yet another American import? Does it have any relevance in New Zealand?

Employers who ignore signs of absenteeism and presenteeism could lose top talent
Business owners who are silent about these under-performing employees are sending a message to the rest of their staff, a HR consultant says.

Sevens power couple playing first tournament together since having twins
Tone Ng Shiu and Dhys Faleafaga, the rugby parents of two “energetic, cheeky” boys, are poised for a milestone moment at the Dubai Sevens.

NZ’s ‘romance scam victim’ left in Bali jail, while rest of Bali Nine to be home by Xmas
The government apologised to the Northland man for the abuse he suffered in care but is not pushing for a prison transfer.