Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Fears NZ on track to fall short of 2025 smokefree goal
Public health experts have warned the 2025 smokefree goal is in jeopardy if smoking rates continue to flatline.
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Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two dead, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two others have been critically injured in separate crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.
Waka ama world rocked by death of Kiwi Campbell
Waka ama world rocked by death of Kiwi Campbell
The waka ama world has been rocked by the death of one of New Zealand's most successful paddlers, Kiwi Campbell.
Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch parade
Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch parade
Santa and his entourage have been told they must wear seatbelts if they come to Christchurch, raising accusations of "woke nonsense".
One critical after group fight in Hamilton
One critical after group fight in Hamilton
One person is in a critical condition in hospital after a group fight in east Hamilton.
Diver found unresponsive at Wellington beach
Diver found unresponsive at Wellington beach
A diver has been flown to hospital after being found unresponsive at a Wellington beach this morning.
Canterbury school in mourning after death of teacher aide
Canterbury school in mourning after death of teacher aide
A Canterbury school is in mourning after a "wonderful, warm, conscientious and considered" teacher aide died in unexplained circumstances.
Person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
Person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
A person has died in hospital after being injured in a crash in Pegasus, north of Christchurch, earlier this week.
Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation
Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation
Leading transgender health professionals are alarmed the government is directing the Ministry of Health to consult the public over gender affirming healthcare.
'We could lose someone', doctor warned HPSNZ
'We could lose someone', doctor warned HPSNZ
The head of High Performance Sport NZ was warned in 2018 of concerns "we would have an athlete that would kill themselves" if the environment in Cycling NZ was not fixed.
Methanol poisoning: What to look out for
Methanol poisoning: What to look out for
Poor alcohol production or cost-cutting bootlegging can lead to methanol poisoning in many places, a toxicologist told RNZ after several possible fatalities in Laos.
PM stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment
PM stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment
The Prime Minister is standing by Erica Stanford after she called an opposition MP a "stupid bitch" in Parliament.
Low vaccination rates behind epidemic - expert
Low vaccination rates behind epidemic - expert
New Zealand's low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the whooping cough epidemic declared on Friday, an infectious disease expert says.
Political figure loses name suppression
Political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
A former political figure who sexually abused two teenage boys nearly 30 years ago has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
Kiwi may be among victims of Laos methanol poisoning
A New Zealander who is unwell may be a victim of methanol poisoning in Laos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says.
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
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Doubts over role in Scott Base overhaul
Government officials have questioned whether a troubled $498million plan to redevelop Scott Base should be left in the hands of Antarctica New Zealand.
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Tension over medical school
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Tension over medical school
A "confrontational" letter from Act New Zealand leader David Seymour questioning the merits of a third medical school has exposed division in the coalition government, a Dunedin MP says.
Victims welcome name suppression changes
Victims welcome name suppression changes
The government has proposed a major shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identities of sex offenders.
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
ACT questions benefits of Waikato med school
The ACT Party says it remains to be seen if the benefits of a new medical school at Waikato University stack up.
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
Excessive force used by police in fatal shooting: IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found an officer used excessive force during the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price.
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