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Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'

A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit....

Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'

Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new "action group" the government announced Friday.

Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare

Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare

A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was "catastrophic".

Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks

Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks

Embattled Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has had restrictions placed on him regarding receiving confidential council information.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media Friday that was her last day at TVNZ.

Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students

A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.

'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia

Supporters and media surround an Islamic State-linked family as they arrive at Melbourne Airport....

'ISIS brides' arrested on return to Australia

A pair of Islamic State-linked women accused of crimes against humanity are behind bars but plan to make bail applications after they were arrested on return to Australia.

Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens

Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens

Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.

Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes

Sunstrike thought factor in spate of serious crashes

A Canterbury fire chief says a spate of serious crashes is a stark reminder of how dangerous sunstrike can be to motorists.

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children

Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings.

Ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran exchange fire: Trump

The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate.

New section of the trail showcases rolling terrain and winding streams

David Boniface Chairperson of Fiordland Trails Trust opening the new trail on ANZAC Weekend 27...

New section of the trail showcases rolling terrain and winding streams

The Fiordland Trails Trust celebrated the completion of another stage of the trail from the Lake Te Anau boat harbour to the boundary of the Fiordland National Park.

Dozens arrested as Australia child abuse network busted

Cracking an international cloud-based platform, used to access and share child abuse material, has led police to bust an Australian network with 700 alleged offenders.

Hackers target students' details at NZ university

The University of Auckland's clock tower. File photo: RNZ / Ziming Li

Hackers target students' details at NZ university

An online learning system used by the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Auckland (AUT), has been hit by a global data hacking incident.

Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees

Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being...

Council destroys homeless woman's dog despite offers to pay fees

A homeless woman’s dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.

'Much more than a postal service'

'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub

A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.

'Star Wars' star slammed over Trump grave post

White House slams Mark Hamill over Trump shallow grave post

The White House has called Mark Hamill "one sick individual" after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor's social media accounts.

One critically injured after Canterbury power pole crash

A person is critically injured and a road has been closed after a vehicle hit a power pole in rural Canterbury this morning.

Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship

The outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius. Photo: Reuters

Second Kiwi confirmed on virus-hit cruise ship

Countries worldwide are seeking to prevent further spread of the hantavirus, after an outbreak on a cruise ship. Meanwhile, a second NZer has been confirmed as being on the vessel.

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