18 August 2026
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18 August 2026
Health bosses were now meeting daily to monitor the situation and keep an eye on hospital capacity across the country.
18 August 2026
A firefighter was taken to Greymouth's Te Nīkau Hospital in a moderate condition following the blaze.
18 August 2026
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been moved to hospital over health concerns, the ABC reports. Khan, a former international cricketer turned politician, has been held in jail for three years after convictions in a string of cases he says are politically motivated. The hospital transfer comes amid his prolonged detention and ongoing legal battles, which have kept him out of active political life while he serves his sentences. ABC News reported the move but did not provide further details on his condition or the circumstances prompting the transfer.
Community angle
A hospital transfer for a jailed, long-incarcerated political leader may further restrict his capacity to participate in politics while he continues to serve convictions he calls politically motivated.
18 August 2026
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger. (Image credit: John Ruwitch)
18 August 2026
One woman says controversial surgeon 'left me in a mess', but another saw her symptoms 'entirely resolved'.
18 August 2026
A coroner said better oversight by Blake Williams' psychiatrist could have helped prevent his death.
18 August 2026
Almost 20 percent of older New Zealanders put off dental and doctor visits due to cost, the report says.
