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NationalOctober 5

Exposure to meth in breast milk likely factor in 3-month-old’s death

A 3-month-old baby who died from unascertained circumstances had methamphetamine in his system, partly from exposure to his mother’s breast milk.
    Exposure to meth in breast milk likely factor in 3-month-old’s death
    Exposure to meth in breast milk likely factor in 3-month-old’s death
    NationalOctober 5

    National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll

    National has plunged below 26 percent in a new RNZ-Reid Research poll, while the Greens have surged about a month out from voting day.
    National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll
    National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll
    NationalOctober 5

    Co-pilot accused of attacking captain had spent time in NZ, Australia

    The Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack a Flydubai flight in a bloody attack last week had spent time in New Zealand and Australia.
    Co-pilot accused of attacking captain had spent time in NZ, Australia
    Co-pilot accused of attacking captain had spent time in NZ, Australia
    NationalOctober 5

    Crown outlines case against four over Loafers Lodge fire deaths

    The deaths of five men killed in the 2023 Loafers Lodge blaze in Wellington were avoidable, a jury has been told.
    Crown outlines case against four over Loafers Lodge fire deaths
    Crown outlines case against four over Loafers Lodge fire deaths
    NationalOctober 5

    Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd sentenced for careless driving in Tauranga

    Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been fined after driving over a planted roundabout and hitting a tree.
    Hannah Bartlett, Open Justice reporter
    Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd sentenced for careless driving in Tauranga
    Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd sentenced for careless driving in Tauranga
    NationalOctober 5

    NZ walks away from multibillion-dollar Defence Bank

    New Zealand has turned down an invitation by Canada to join a multibillion-dollar Defence Bank.
    NZ walks away from multibillion-dollar Defence Bank
    NZ walks away from multibillion-dollar Defence Bank
    NationalOctober 5

    ‘Completely in love’: Dame Lisa Carrington welcomes first child

    The country's most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, has welcomed a daughter into her family with husband Michael Buck.
    ‘Completely in love’: Dame Lisa Carrington welcomes first child
    ‘Completely in love’: Dame Lisa Carrington welcomes first child
    NationalOctober 5

    Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

    While announcing plans to fund the removal of some level crossings over safety concerns, Green Party MPs witnessed something of a near-miss themselves.
    Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
    Near-miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
    NationalOctober 5

    Two children, 6 and 9, among family trio found dead in Auckland

    The names of the man and two children found dead in South Auckland's Papatoetoe last week have been released.
    Two children, 6 and 9, among family trio found dead in Auckland
    Two children, 6 and 9, among family trio found dead in Auckland
    NationalOctober 4

    Neighbours help injured baby after Auckland triple stabbing

    Three people, including a child, have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in west Auckland.
    Neighbours help injured baby after Auckland triple stabbing
    Neighbours help injured baby after Auckland triple stabbing
    NationalOctober 4

    Serious crash closes SH6 in Marlborough

    One person has suffered critical injuries in a crash on State Highway 6 in Marlborough this morning.
    Serious crash closes SH6 in Marlborough
    Serious crash closes SH6 in Marlborough
    NationalOctober 4

    Which party could leave homeowners better off?

    Political parties have revealed policies that are likely to affect household budgets, should they take effect. We've compared a few scenarios to show how they might look for different sections of society.
    Which party could leave homeowners better off?
    Which party could leave homeowners better off?
    NationalOctober 4

    Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan

    Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan, saying every promise it has made is "fully costed and paid for", despite not providing a cost for fully re-implementing the pay-equity legislation.
    Lillian Hanly of RNZ
    Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan
    Labour promises pay rise for care and social workers in fiscal plan