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Advocates question vaping plan

In Australia, nicotine vapes have been classified as "prescription medicines" since October 2021....

Advocates question vaping plan

The government's plan for smokers to swap their cigarettes for free vapes in a bid to quit smoking has come under fire from respiratory advocates.

Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide

Police at the scene in Hamilton yesterday. Photo: RNZ

Inquiries continue into Hamilton homicide

Police will be back at a house in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield where neighbours say a child was killed in a New Year's homicide.

Lotto 2443

Lotto 2443

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

Officer stable, scene of killing blessed

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers (2L), Nelson Mayor Nick Smith (2R) and Police Minister Mark...

Ramsay in stable condition as scene blessed

A Nelson police officer is in a stable condition as iwi blessed the the site of the New Year's Day incident which claimed the life of his colleague.

Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’

A screen shot of the Peta video showing a shearer trying to turn over a sheep. IMAGE: PETA

Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’

Federated Farmers has described undercover video footage by animal rights activists — including allegedly rough handling of sheep during shearing on an Otago farm — as a "disgraceful hit job".

Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies

Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh. Photo: Supplied

Former Race Relations Conciliator Wally Hirsh dies

Wally Hirsh, who was brought up in Milton and became New Zealand's fourth race relations conciliator, has died aged 88.

Person dies after Canterbury crash

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.

Teen found safe after amber alert issued

Police have concerns for the wellbeing of Hugo Wadham. Photo: NZ Police

Teen found safe after amber alert issued

A teenager who was missing in Omaha, north of Auckland, has been found, thanks to members of the public.

One dead, four hurt after Manawatū crash

One person is dead and several people are injured after a crash near Bunnythorpe in Manawatū.

One dead, three in hospital after Hamilton stabbing

One dead, three in hospital after Hamilton stabbing

Neighbours believe a child has died, another is seriously injured and their mother has been stabbed in an incident in Hamilton overnight.

'Tragic day': Officer dies after hit by 'speeding' car

An officer who died from injuries after being hit by a car in Nelson early on New Year's Day is being remembered as an outstanding member of the force and "a beautiful soul".