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Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning

A warning label about the direct link between alcohol and cancers now appears on Villa Maria...

Wine brand ahead with Irish cancer warning

One of NZ's most celebrated wine brands is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory from May 2026.

$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport

The unaccompanied duffle bags arrived on a flight from Malaysia. Photo: NZ Customs Service

$22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport

Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have seized more than 60kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $22 million.

Stadium street upgrades finished in Christchurch

Stadium street upgrades finished in Christchurch

The major street and water network upgrades around Christchurch's new $683 million central city stadium have been completed.

Caregivers charged over 2015 death of 4-year-old girl

Alestra Kepa-Hati's died at Starship hospital in 2014 after being admitted with brain injuries.

Caregivers charged over 2015 death of 4-year-old girl

Nearly 10 years after the mysterious death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati, her former caregivers have been formally charged.

Trio rescued from life-raft in Pacific Ocean

A life raft alongside a merchant vessel. Photo: NZDF / supplied

Trio rescued from life-raft in Pacific Ocean

Three people are safe after being rescued from a life-raft in the ocean following mechanical failure on their vessel.

Child exploitation and bestiality allegedly found on top cop's computer

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned in May. He had been on leave since...

Child exploitation and bestiality allegedly found on top cop's computer

Child exploitation and bestiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices, it can now be revealed.

Mum high on meth when she killed 11-year-old cyclist

Terina Pineaha appeared in the High Court at Napier to be sentenced to prison for the...

Mum high on meth when she killed 11-year-old cyclist

Mother-of-five Terina Pineaha was intoxicated, high and driving at nearly twice the speed limit on the wrong side of the road when she struck and killed a child.

Govt unveils new Institute for Advanced Technology

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (front) and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Shane...

Govt unveils new Institute for Advanced Technology

The government has unveiled a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the country's economy through advanced technology.

Mum calls for change to school holidays

Mum calls for change to school holidays

A Tauranga mother-of-two says when it comes to school holidays, something needs to change.

Playground fence 'feels like PC gone wrong'

Amanda Burrows says the installation of the fence as a safety barrier between the Proctor Park...

Playground fence 'feels like PC gone wrong'

A Canterbury mum says the almost $10,000 fence built between a stormwater pond and playground is an overreaction by council staff.

Call for NZ rethink after UK lowers voting age

Call for NZ rethink after UK lowers voting age to 16

The director of a campaign to lower New Zealand's voting age to 16 says the country is falling behind others in terms of democracy.

Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop, has died.

Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush

Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush

A top Kiwi rower who was arrested in the US after a post-regatta celebration bolted from police and then hid in a bush, official documents say.

Drink-driving mother left child critical in crash, avoids prison

Holly Pattison, 36, leaves the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday after being sentenced to home...

Drink-driving mother left child critical in crash, avoids prison

After strapping her daughter into a booster seat and putting a half-drunk bottle of wine in the centre console, Holly Pattison set off in her car to Napier.

Concern as long-serving livestock station manager resigns

Jim Ward, former manager of Molesworth station. Photo: PAMU / SUPPLIED via RNZ

Concern as long-serving livestock station manager resigns

Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.

Murder-accused will not give evidence

Julia DeLuney is on trial for the murder of her 79-year-old mother. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Murder-accused will not give evidence

The defence has chosen not to call any witnesses, nor will Julia DeLuney give evidence, in the trial in which she is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory.

Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill

Labour MP Dr Deborah Russell. Photo: Getty Images

Pay talk protection: National backs Labour’s transparency bill

Members' bills from opposition MPs are more often than not doomed to fail, but there have been exceptions to the rule this term.

Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives

Rob Fleming is a Hato Hone St John volunteer first responder and volunteer firefighter in Leeston...

Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives

After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.

'Mark your own homework': Healthy Homes checks under fire

'Mark your own homework': Healthy Homes checks under fire

Like drivers issuing their own warrants of fitness - that's how building experts and renter advocates describe the new Healthy Homes Standards.

Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death

Alestra Kepa-Hati suffered a broken arm, broken pelvis and two head injuries leading up to her...

Charges laid over neglect in unexplained child death

Northland police investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe have arrested and charged two people with neglect.

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