Wild weather slams North, more on way
Hundreds of Northland homes are without power after severe winds toppled trees and downed powerlines as wild weather bears down on New Zealand.
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Rural kids at greatest risk of water-borne gastro infection
Rural kids at greatest risk of water-borne gastro infection
A new study has found rates of bacterial infection campylobacteriosis are twice as likely for people living in rural areas than for their urban counterparts.
Former Facebook exec on why site should be banned for kids
Former Facebook exec on why site should be banned for kids
A former Facebook executive says social media should be banned for kids - because their brains aren't developed enough to deal with the site's "frightening" algorithms.
Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayor
Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayor
Former Labour Party leader and minister Andrew Little has confirmed he will run for Wellington mayor.
Senior doctors' union defends strike action
Senior doctors' union defends strike action
The union representing senior doctors is defending plans for industrial action, saying patient safety is already being sacrificed by a depleted health system.
Northlanders warned storm will be wildest in months
Northlanders warned storm will be wildest in months
Northlanders are being warned to brace for a storm wilder than any they have seen in many months.
Two killed in crashes
Two killed in crashes
Two people have died in separate serious crashes on Canterbury highways.
Fighting $80 speeding fine led to bankruptcy
Fighting $80 speeding fine led to bankruptcy
An Auckland man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court racked up $34,000 in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he could not pay them.
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, "a bit pissed off about it".
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two people have died in serious crashes in Canterbury.
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
The co-owner of a company which employed a funeral director sentenced for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception says it's been an "incredibly painful chapter" for the business.
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more jobs are proposed to go at Health NZ, the PSA union says, and affected staff say they feel despondent, exhausted and anxious.
New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support workers at Christchurch Hospital's ED say it feels special to now help patients at a place they have also experienced mental health distress.
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will argue he has suffered a miscarriage of justice in the Court of Appeal in June.
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Weather warnings for the upper North Island have been upgraded as strong winds and downpours are set to hit overnight.
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
The government is celebrating what it says is a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics - but admits the data is volatile.
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
The failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress and a dislodged sliding side.
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.