Cigarette concerns after vape study
While vapes may cause cancer - as a recent Australian review of evidence concluded - they remain a far less dangerous vice than traditional cigarettes, a local anti-smoking lobby group says.
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
BSA decision 'bordering on fascist': Peters
Winston Peters says the Broadcasting Standards Authority is "bordering on fascist" after it concluded it has jurisdiction over online media service The Platform.
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
'Extremely unlikely' man who fell from Cook Strait ferry survived
Police say it is extremely unlikely that a man who went overboard from a Cook Strait ferry earlier this week has survived.
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Bill to ease holiday alcohol restrictions passes final reading
Legislation to ease alcohol restrictions over Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
Fears new subdivision could 'fragment' township
The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
Stocks slightly down in latest fuel update
There is a slight decrease in national fuel stock across petrol, diesel and jet fuel since the last update, but "supply remains within normal levels".
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
Kiwis not getting their five-plus a day: vege boss
At a time when both Wattie's and McCain have announced factory closures, supermarket retailer Woolworths says sales of frozen vegetables have been declining.
Son spends food budget on video game 'gems'
Six-year-old spends Dad's food budget on video game 'gems'
A six-year-old who spent $800 buying "gems" for his video games left his father without enough money to pay for food.
Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend
Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by weekend
Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.
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Former census boss hits out
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Former census boss hits out
Former government statistician Len Cook is hitting out at the proposed new census, saying the country is is in the midst of a ‘‘population storm’’ and reliable data is desperately needed.
Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland
Western Springs Bowl given green light in Auckland
Plans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council.
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.
Puppy drowning video posted to social media
Puppy drowning video posted to social media
Two young men who allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatāne River posted the video to social media last night.
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.
Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work
Police staffer claimed nearly $30K overtime they didn't work
A police staffer claimed nearly $30,000 for overtime hours they did not work, the police watchdog has revealed.
Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed
Tamihere's convictions for murdering Swedish tourists quashed
David Tamihere’s convictions for murdering the two Swedish tourists have been quashed, 37 years after the couple disappeared in the Coromandel bush.
Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended
Broadcaster Duncan Garner charged with driving while suspended
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has been charged with driving a car while his licence was suspended.
War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO
War has put 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO
The Energy Minister is expressing confidence in the government's plans to build an LNG terminal, even as the PM says it will not go ahead if the business case does not stack up.
$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard
$40 extra a week: Rising fuel costs hit NZ households hard
It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week - and people in some of the country's more remote and lower-income areas may be feeling it most.