Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.
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Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.
Henare stepping away from politics
Henare stepping away from politics
Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
A man found dead after a shooting in Waitārere Beach last month was actually stabbed, police say.
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing them in a second town, in North Canterbury.
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
If you own a Toyota Aqua or a Suzuki Swift in the southern regions, chances are high, it will get stolen this year.
New school report revealed
New school report revealed
The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children.
Pair killed in chopper crash named
Pair killed in chopper crash named
The pilot and passenger killed in a helicopter crash near Paekākāriki Hill last week have been named.
Expulsion of Te Pāti Māori MP breached process, court told
Expulsion of Te Pāti Māori MP breached process, court told
A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion from Te Pāti Māori has begun.
Hutt Hospital faulted for not protecting amputee
Hutt Hospital faulted for not protecting amputee
A woman recovering from a leg amputation in Hutt Hospital was repeatedly harassed by a male patient who touched her while she slept and watched while she was being washed.
Council votes for independent review into landslide
Council votes for independent review into landslide
Tauranga City Council has voted to commission an independent external review into the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide.
Witnesses sought in Akaroa boat grounding
Witnesses sought in Akaroa boat grounding
Witnesses are being sought in relation to the grounding of a Black Cat Cruises catamaran near Akaroa on Banks Peninsula.
Fears literacy, numeracy failure could lead to students giving up
Fears literacy, numeracy failure could lead to students giving up
Principals fear many of the 15,000 students who failed to reach the critical NCEA reading, writing and maths benchmark last year will give up on school or future study.
Coroner finds failures in mental health services
Coroner finds failures in mental health services
WARNING: This story is about suicide - Liam Booth walked a troubled path, which came to a tragic end in a Christchurch park.
Weather roller coaster to continue into February
Weather roller coaster to continue into February
Summer has been a season of extremes, with record-breaking temperatures and heat warnings being swept away by the devastating storms.
'Horrifying behaviour': Dirt bikers drove into oncoming traffic
'Horrifying behaviour': Dirt bikers drove into oncoming traffic
A group of dirt bikers in South Auckland have put lives at risk after driving into oncoming traffic, over footpaths and across fields where children were playing, say police.