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    Concern over medicine shortages caused by Iran war

    Pharmacists have written to Health New Zealand about medicine supply concerns. Photo: RNZ

    Concern over medicine shortages caused by Iran war

    Pharmacists are calling on Pharmac to be more transparent about medicine shortages caused by the Iran war.

    States of emergency declared as cyclone bears down

    States of emergency declared as cyclone bears down

    More states of emergency have been declared and another red weather warning has been issued as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on in the North Island.

    Fake immigration adviser scams worker

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Fake immigration adviser scams worker

    A former restaurant business director masquerading as an immigration adviser deceived an employee into paying him thousands of dollars.

    Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid

    The warrant targeted a Headhunters gang pad in West Auckland. File photo: RNZ / John Edens

    Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid

    Stolen vehicles, drugs, ammunition and a rifle have been confiscated from gang pads in West Auckland, police said on Friday.A search warrant was carried out at the West Headhunters pad on View Road...

    Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash

    Photo: ODT files

    Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash

    Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police.

    Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu

    All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch. Image: MetService

    Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu

    Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu - particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms.

    'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture

    Modelling estimated 44 percent of New Zealand's total river length was unsuitable for activities...

    'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture

    Conservation advocates say a new report confirms the country's freshwater is at breaking point.

    Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million

    Sue and Roy had owned the Merivale house for 47 years. Photo: Supplied

    Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million

    An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.

    Funding for two drug combinations to treat type of blood cancer

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    Funding for two drug combinations to treat type of blood cancer

    Pharmac has announced funding for two drug combinations to treat a kind of blood cancer.

    Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery

    Mother left newborn in hospital to join partner in robbery

    A young mum was picked up from hospital a week after giving birth, leaving her baby in the neonatal unit, so she could join her partner in an aggravated robbery.

    Man posed as immigration adviser to deceive employee, laundered visa funds

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Man posed as immigration adviser to deceive employee, laundered visa funds

    A former restaurant business director masquerading as an immigration adviser deceived an employee into paying him thousands of dollars.

    Online safety warning after teen's death following blackmail

    Photo: file

    Online safety warning after teen's death following blackmail

    A teen who had dreams of becoming a policeman took his own life just hours after he was sexually extorted online.

    Tiny backpacks to track small frogs

    A Hochstetter's frog with a transmitter. Photo: Tobia Dale via RNZ

    Tiny backpacks to track small frogs

    In a bid to learn more about one of New Zealand's smallest frogs, researchers have come up with a novel way of tracking them.

    Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

    Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister...

    Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

    BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in the highest priority level of any fuel rationing framework.

    Road closed as police swarm area

    A section of Malone Road is closed. Photo: RNZ

    Road closed as police swarm area

    Armed police are guarding a scene in Lower Hutt and have shut off a section of Malone Road.

    Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

    It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's bee colonies were lost last winter and losses attributed to varroa mite were especially high in the lower South Island.

    North Island braces as cyclone bears down

    MetService has put the entire North Island under a wind warning on Sunday, with some places also...

    North Island braces as cyclone bears down

    Authorities across the North Island are preparing for a potentially life-threatening storm that could cause flooding, power cuts, slips and road closures.

    NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

    The survey found Fords had a lot of engine, transmission and electrical issues. Photo: Getty Images

    NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

    Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ's least reliable cars in its latest survey.

    Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

    Prices at a petrol station in Wellington on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

    Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

    The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.

    One seriously hurt in moped crash

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Supplied

    One seriously hurt in Christchurch moped crash

    A person was transported to hospital in serious condition after a crash involving a moped.
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