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Bellamere Duncan died at Starship Hospital on 19 July. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Dunedin specialist backs law change after baby's death

Dunedin Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit clinical director is supporting calls for medication to be checked by two people before it's dispensed, following the death of a two-month old baby allegedly given medication at an adult dosage.

Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust

Ned Edward Reo Webster (36), gib stopper, yesterday admitted possession of class C-controlled...

Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust

A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7 million after a commercial-scale cannabis bust.

Desperate Aussie companies trying to lure Kiwi workers

Northern Territory industry leaders have been hunting for Kiwi workers at job expos in New...

Desperate Aussie companies trying to lure Kiwi workers

In Australia's Northern Territory they are desperate for people to join their workforce and they have got Kiwis in their sights.

'Atmospheric funnel' to drench parts of NZ

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An "atmospheric funnel" is bringing significant heavy rain and strong winds to much of the country today and into tomorrow.

Controversial tobacco tax cut extended

Associate health minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Controversial tobacco tax cut extended

The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) made by Phillip Morris has been extended for an extra two years.

Record-breaking haul of LSD seized

More than 40,000 tabs of LSD were found. Photo: NZ Police

Record-breaking haul of LSD seized

A record-breaking quantity of LSD with a street value of more than $1 million has been seized in Auckland.

New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio

The University of Waikato. Photo: Google Maps

New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio

A new medical school at the University of Waikato has been found to have a better cost-benefit ratio than other options, although only slightly.

NZ 'back on course', govt says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the aim is to have one system with "maximum levels of...

NZ 'back on course', govt says

The government has launched a defence of its record on tackling the cost of living, saying the country is "back on course".

Luxon booed by netball fans at final

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appears to have been booed by spectators at the ANZ Premiership netball finals over the weekend.

Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman

Flooding around the Waimea River, Tasman after heavy rain in June. Photo: RNZ

Warning as more heavy rain bears down on Tasman

The Tasman District mayor is warning those in flood-hit areas to prepare for the worst again, as more heavy rain and wind are forecast for the top of the South Island.

Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Teen's death exposed gaps in South Island healthcare: HDC decision

A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at the time, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.

Woman killed in Ashburton crash named

Police have released the name of the woman who died following a highway crash near Ashburton on Thursday last week.

Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall

Man suddenly felt sick before Banks Peninsula fatal cliff fall

A man who died after falling from a cliff in Banks Peninsula felt suddenly sick before he fell.

School bus crashes after hitting black ice

A school bus driver and a child are in Hawke's Bay hospital after the vehicle hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees this morning near Maraekakaho.

Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing

Police at the scene on Whanui Place. Photo: RNZ/Nicky Park

Woman in hospital after alleged stabbing

A woman has been hospitalised after an alleged stabbing in the Auckland suburb of Māngere Bridge.

Man jailed for years of sexual abuse, exploitation

Vulnerable teen exploited, sexually abused

A teenager with a head injury who suffered years of sexual abuse says he’s angry and hopes the man responsible will be jailed for “a long time”.

Debt and deceit: Couple flee country amid unpaid bills

An acquaintance of a couple who ran the French bakery Le Posh said they appear to have fled the country suddenly, leaving a household of personal items.

Luxon defends voting changes

Luxon defends voting changes

The Prime Minister says the public still have plenty of time to get enrolled to vote despite scrapping same-day enrolment for elections.

Billboard camera footage used by NZTA

Footage from cameras in billboards at city intersections have been secretly used by the NZ Transport Agency for the first time to spot cars and trucks.

Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns

Educators say recent cohorts of teenagers entering secondary schools have had unusually numbers...

Schools in literacy crisis, advocacy group warns

Schools have told advocacy group Lifting Literacy Aotearoa they are struggling with record numbers of students with poor literacy.

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