It's on top of upgrades to the Birthing and Perinatal units - in a six-million-dollar redevelopment of facilities for women, children and families.

Health Minister Shane Reti says improving infrastructure is critical to delivering high quality health services to a fast growing population,

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24 Nov: Four of between 30 and 40 pilot whales beached in Northland this afternoon have died

24 Nov: A person's been killed and four others are injured after a three-vehicle crash on Waiotahe's State Highway 2 in Opotiki

23 Nov: Police have soared into action, saving falcon after it was hit by a car in rural Waikato

23 Nov: Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Dunlop Road, Waiotahe, Opotiki District

23 Nov: A Waikato prisoner's set to appear in court today, after allegedly escaping custody and assaulting two Corrections Officers during a medical appointment

22 Nov: A prisoner has been rearrested after making a run for it - from Waikato Hospital

21 Nov: A person has serious injuries after a crash between a car and motorbike in Marotiri, northwest of Taupo

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Law and Order:
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Rugby:
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Environment:
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Motoring:
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Law and Order:
The Corrections Minister says he's disappointed one participant in the boot camp trial, was allegedly reoffending less than a month after leaving 18:56

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix have moved to the top of the table after a 1-nil win over the Melbourne Victory in their A-League game in Sydney 18:36

Business:
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks 18:07

Law and Order:
Images of a police officer wearing a gang patch have emerged only days after the new ban's come into force 17:26

Rugby League:
Auckland FC are embracing the underdog tag as they head into their first A-League game in Australia against Macarthur this afternoon 16:56

Law and Order:
An online predator's been sentenced to seven years in prison, after over a decade of offending 16:17

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