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Early vaping research causing concern

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

Early vaping research causing concern

Researchers are working to find out the long-term health effects of vaping on NZ's young people, who are nearly three times more likely to vape than teenagers in Canada, the US and Australia.

Person jailed for luring workers from Samoa illegally

Person jailed for luring workers from Samoa illegally

A Samoan national has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to 12 representative charges relating to a migrant exploitation scheme.

Large industrial blaze in Christchurch

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews respond to a large industrial fire on Maces Rd in Bromley....

Large industrial blaze in Christchurch

A large fire in a Christchurch industrial building this afternoon is causing thick black smoke to billow into the air and sweep across the city.

Woman drove drunk while unrestrained nephew fell from car

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Woman drove drunk while unrestrained nephew fell from car

A woman who lost her partner at the hands of a drunk driver put her four-year-old nephew’s life at risk when she drove drunk and he fell out of the car after opening the door while unrestrained.

Surgery for facial injuries after alleged assault

Auckland FC fans wait for a penalty kick to be taken during their match against Western Sydney...

Surgery for facial injuries after alleged assault

Auckland Football Club are working to identify and ban anyone responsible for anti-social incidents during Saturday's match against Western Sydney.

Coalition govt retains power in latest poll

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Coalition govt retains power in latest poll

Chris Luxon's right-wing New Zealand coalition would earn another term, according to the latest TVNZ poll, its strongest result since taking office in 2023.

'Trust me': Lip filler ordeal leaves woman in hospital

A woman ended up seeking treatment in a hospital to relieve the symptoms that arose after a lip...

'Trust me': Lip filler ordeal leaves woman in hospital

A woman who was told she had a "gummy smile" and that lip filler would improve its appearance ended up being treated in hospital for damage caused by a blocked blood vessel.

Govt 'dreaming' over massive pine-planting plan

Govt 'dreaming' over massive pine-planting plan

The government claims to be on track for net zero emissions by 2050 but official figures show 280,000ha of public land would need to planted with pines to do it.

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

Plumber and gasfitter Mathew Watkins has had his licence suspended after he installed a flueless...

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

A tradesman disciplined after he was burned in a fire while altering a gas pipe has fallen foul of regulations again, this time for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom that could have poisoned the...

Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

National campaigned on building a third medical school at Waikato University. Photo: Supplied /...

Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

The Greens are urging the government to go back and carry out a competitive tender process as Cabinet considers whether to push ahead with a new Waikato medical school.

NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

A mortar detachment puts theory into practice at the Nausori Highlands Training Area during...

NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

The New Zealand Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground.

Cancer patient beaten with patu by stranger dies

The aged care sector is short 1200 nurses. Photo: NZ Herald

Cancer patient beaten with patu by stranger dies

A man battling terminal cancer was beaten with a patu outside his Te Aroha home six months before he died.

Granny flat policy welcomed

Granny flat policy welcomed

A group representing property investors hopes the government's new granny flat policy will provide a much needed-boost to NZ's housing supply.

NZ First MP's wife 'assaulted' at airport

Dot Jones - wife of NZ First MP Shane Jones - has been assaulted at Auckland Airport.

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Ngāi Tahu water rights under scrutiny

Christchurch Court House. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Ngāi Tahu water rights under scrutiny

Long-standing Ngāi Tahu rights that could lead to joint management of South Island waterways are being deliberated by a High Court judge.

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

CHL's service manager for Specialist Labs, Dylan Davies, said the new mass spectrometer is faster...

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa.

Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

"There was a pattern ... of disingenuous conduct in relation to financial matters," the Building...

Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

A builder who ran three years behind schedule while building a couple's home charged them an additional $72,000 for "labour and materials", and then left contractors to complete the job.

Person dies in Ashburton house fire

A person has died following a house fire in Ashburton.

Second person dies after crash down bank

A second person has died after a vehicle crashed down a bank in Christchurch earlier this week.

Time for daylight saving

It's an extra hour's sleep on Sunday, as daylight saving finishes and 3am becomes 2am.

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