NZ Drug Foundation concerned deaths, hospitalisations will rise
The NZ Drug Foundation is concerned that an increased number of deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine may continue to rise.
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Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Another truck breaks down while fighting blaze
Firefighters say shuffling long-ladder trucks around the country to fill gaps is wasting time and leaving some cities in the lurch.
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
The government says it's continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat.
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Salads, coleslaws recalled due to presence of metal
Batches of selected salads and coleslaws sold at New Zealand supermarkets have been recalled because of the presence of metal.
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
Officer and dog injured after glass thrown: police
An officer and his dog have been injured after a man threw shards of glass at them, police say.
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
Same-sex marriages up as overall figures fall
While fewer couples are tying the knot overall, same-sex unions have grown.
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Dozens of firearms missing as 4 people charged
Four people have been charged as police investigate firearms being resold into the black market.
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
Investigation into Beehive press secretary 'largely concluded'
The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor 'shocked' after Hobson's Pledge uses her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage
A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
Calls to close country's most hit overbridge
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge
Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in
The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police
Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch
An international scam artist, who has allegedly posed as a United Nations official and paramedic, was caught in Christchurch after he left a hotel without paying for his two-week stay.
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection
A week ago, 23-year-old sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts
A Christchurch man has been arrested in relation to 27 separate petrol drive-off thefts across Canterbury.
New CCTV footage shows fugitive dad Tom Phillips
New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child
CCTV footage believed to be of fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children has been released by police.
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New Zealand’s Top Dog with a Job for 2025 was more worried about where his dad had gone than taking out a national prize.