Sugary drinks tax advocated
Sugary drinks tax advocated
Taxing sugary drinks is the first step in addressing New Zealand's obesity and diabetes epidemic, health researchers say.
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Homosexual convictions expungement Bill passed
Homosexual convictions expungement Bill passed
Men found guilty of homosexual offences can have their convictions expunged under a Bill that has been passed by Parliament.
Siblings aim to be on same page
Siblings aim to be on same page
Oliver and Susannah Leydon-Davis will put sibling rivalry on hold in the name of Commonwealth Games glory when they join forces for New Zealand on the Gold Coast.
Phoenix teetering on the edge
Phoenix teetering on the edge
A third new team could enter the A-League in 2020 with the demise of Wellington Phoenix seemingly inevitable unless the club drastically improves its off-field performance.
Health minister advised over Middlemore
Health minister advised over Middlemore
Health Minister David Clark has received advice from Counties-Manukau District Health Board over the rot, mould and sewerage issues at its facilities and how it will go about fixing them.
Cost of sending letter rises
NZ Post hikes mail prices
The cost of postage is set to increase as New Zealand Post continues to struggle with a significant loss of income from fewer letters being sent.
Govt to start sweeping power review
Govt to start sweeping power review
The Government is to look at every part of the electricity market from generators to retailers as it tries to work out whether power prices are fair.
Arrogant poaching of paua alleged
Arrogant poaching of paua alleged
Two men allegedly poaching paua from rock pools at a Wellington marine reserve over two months - in broad daylight and wearing high-viz vests - have been described as arrogant.
Conrad Smith retiring from rugby
Conrad Smith retiring from rugby
Conrad Smith is eyeing up an advocate role for players when he retires from rugby in May.
Fijian monument honours flying boat operations
Fijian monument honours flying boat operations
Flying boat operations from Laucala Bay in Fiji will be remembered with the unveiling of a monument today.
Dolphin teeth to track pollution
Dolphin teeth to track pollution
University of Otago researchers will use the teeth of bottlenose dolphins to better understand coastal contamination.
Big venue will help: Joshua
Big venue will help: Joshua
Anthony Joshua believes familiarity with the Cardiff fight venue hands him a decided advantage over Kiwi Joseph Parker in their heavyweight unification showdown.
Hartley excited about first race of season
Hartley excited about first race of season
Offer Brendon Hartley the chance to perform well in one Formula One race this year and the response will be quick in coming.
Bell to chair Kiwis panel
Bell to chair Kiwis panel
Rugby league great Dean Bell will chair a high-powered panel leading the process to appoint the next Kiwis coach.
Jamaica too fast, too tall for poor Ferns
Jamaica too fast, too tall for poor Ferns
The Silver Ferns have been shocked by Jamaica, beaten 59-51 in their second match of the Taini Jamison Trophy last night.
Regional fuel tax legislation introduced
Regional fuel tax legislation introduced
Legislation for regions to introduce a petrol tax, initially in Auckland, was introduced into Parliament yesterday by Transport Minister Phil Twyford.
Nats apologise for using Lumsden petition details
Nats apologise for using Lumsden petition details
The National Party has apologised after information about people who signed up for two of its petitions, including one about the Lumsden Maternity Centre, was used to solicit donations.
Ko, Lee make stumbling starts in US
Ko, Lee make stumbling starts in US
Leading Kiwi golfers Lydia Ko and Danny Lee have both made forgettable starts to their latest tournaments in the United States.
Review criticises NZRL leadership
Review criticises NZRL leadership
An independent review into the Kiwis' disastrous World Cup last year has highlighted a systemic failure of leadership from New Zealand Rugby League to identify and manage high performance problems.
Warriors focusing on what comes next
Warriors focusing on what comes next
The Warriors are taking long, deep breaths.