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    Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages

     Associate Professor Leah Watkins. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages

    Cameras worn by a group of 12-year-olds over a four-day period have shown children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling marketing 76 times every day.

    Dressing for diplomacy

    Moments after Ukraine leader Volodymyr  Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, President Donald...

    Dressing for diplomacy

    When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a new black suit, it included a small detail.

    Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum

    Uganda, an ally of the US in East Africa, also hosts nearly two million refugees and asylum...

    Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum

    Uganda says it has entered an agreement with the US to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the US but don't want to return to their countries of origin.

    Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

    National MP James Meager says the bill will be a  welcome relief to many MPs, officials and other...

    Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle

    Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.

    Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car

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    Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car

    A Dunedin man who allegedly fled an early-morning crash left behind a telltale sign at the scene of the crime.

    Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

    Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson. Photo: NZME

    Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again

    Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.

    Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

    Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham. Photo: RNZ

    Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings

    Police believe those involved are from the same gang.

    Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

    Labour list MP Peeni Henare is contesting Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Photo: RNZ

    Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban

    Labour's deputy leader says Peeni Henare was "mistaken" when he told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.

    Israel plans gradual, targeted operation in Gaza City

    A solider waits on a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza.  Israel currently holds...

    Israel plans gradual, targeted operation in Gaza City

    Israel’s military has announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists while the govt considered a new ceasefire proposal.

    Father, son missing in NSW river crash

    Father, son missing in river crash as flood threat builds in Australia

    Police divers are searching for a father and son missing after their car crashed and ended up in a New South Wales river, as heavy rain creates dangerous conditions.

    Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones

    Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones

    Nema has revealed what caused people to get multiple alerts to their phones - or no alerts at all - during the tsunami scare caused by the 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia last month.

    Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft

    Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters unveiled plans to purchase...

    Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft

    The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.

    Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed

    The spirits industry says it supports targeted programmes but believes the draft Fetal Alcohol...

    Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed

    Alcohol lobbyists pushed health officials not to raise taxes, curb supply or cut industry sponsorship of sport - despite those measures being endorsed by the WHO as among the most effective ways to reduce alcohol harm.

    Dunedin raid nets big haul of drugs and cash

    Police seized almost $200,000 of drugs in the raids. Photos: NZ Police

    Dunedin raid nets big haul of drugs and cash

    Police seized almost $200,000 in drugs and $67,000 in cash in raids on properties in Dunedin and Christchurch this week.

    Whopping season for whales

    There were 293 sightings of eight different cetacean species were observed, including humpback,...

    Whopping season for whales

    This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.

    One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash

    Firefighters at the scene this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash

    A person was injured and a traffic light was knocked down in a two-vehicle crash in central Dunedin late this morning.

    Fears bypass toll could cause safety issues

    Williams St, outside Kaiapoi North School, already experiences high traffic volumes. Photo: David...

    Fears Canterbury bypass toll could cause safety issues

    Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.

    Epstein grand jury records to remain sealed

    Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell. Photo: Getty Images

    Epstein grand jury records to remain sealed

    A US judge has denied the Justice Department's bid to unseal records from the grand jury that indicted the late financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges.

    First project to get consent under fast-track regime revealed

    The Ports of Auckland expansion starts next month. Photo: RNZ / Kymberlee Fernandes

    First project to get consent under fast-track regime revealed

    The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.

    Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth

    'Horrifying': Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth

    A woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a stormwater drain in Perth.
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