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NationalJuly 24

Lack of awareness on meth pipes sale ban

A newly released briefing paper has highlighted a lack of awareness among police, retailers and the public about a widely-flouted law banning the sale of meth pipes.
Lack of awareness on meth pipes sale ban
Lack of awareness on meth pipes sale ban
NetballJuly 23

Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league

Netball New Zealand has quietly scrapped the final restrictions preventing Silver Ferns and other leading players from pursuing overseas contracts.
Dana Johannsen
Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league
Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league
NetballJuly 23

Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns

The Silver Ferns have received a timely boost on the eve of their Commonwealth Games campaign, with two previously injured stars declared fit.
Adam Burns
Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns
Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns
NationalJuly 23

Kiwis take excess increases to cut cost of insurance

Insurance costs have been a major pain point for many households in recent years, but data from insurers shows many of us are finding solutions.
Susan Edmunds
Kiwis take excess increases to cut cost of insurance
Kiwis take excess increases to cut cost of insurance
NationalJuly 23

Kiwi's experiment shows need for new UK passport 'pointless'

New figures show people applying from overseas for United Kingdom citizenship and passports has soared after a change in rules for dual citizens.
Gill Bonnett
Kiwi's experiment shows need for new UK passport 'pointless'
Kiwi's experiment shows need for new UK passport 'pointless'
NationalJuly 23

Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant

A police sexual assault investigation into a young man with a "promising" sporting career was so flawed that the case has been re-opened, with the officer in charge of the case also under investigation.
Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant
Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant
NationalJuly 23

Report on child poverty reveals 'national shame', Children's Comissioner says

The Children's Commissioner says the latest report on child poverty reveals the country's "national shame".
Report on child poverty reveals 'national shame', Children's Comissioner says
Report on child poverty reveals 'national shame', Children's Comissioner says
NationalJuly 23

Long-time Wellington party flat shut down by council

Walking into 13 Garrett Street in the Wellington CBD, you're welcomed by a wallpaper of gig posters over concrete walls, a display of the home's legacy.
Long-time Wellington party flat shut down by council
Long-time Wellington party flat shut down by council
BusinessJuly 23

Fuel boss expects price hike soon

A fuel boss thinks prices will climb up to 20c a litre in coming weeks after developments in the US-Iran conflict.
Fuel boss expects price hike soon
Fuel boss expects price hike soon
NationalJuly 23

Praying for return of religious works

It’s the second time the Wellington church has been targeted this year.
Praying for return of religious works
Praying for return of religious works
OtagoJuly 23

Snow buffs hoping to hit slopes and rinks

"If it's frozen you go, because it might not be tomorrow."
Monique Steele of RNZ
Snow buffs hoping to hit slopes and rinks
Snow buffs hoping to hit slopes and rinks
Central OtagoJuly 23

'Sam effect': Donations for anti-mine group boosted

Sir Sam was a vocal opponent of Aussie company Santana Minerals' fast-tracked Bendigo-Ophir mine.
'Sam effect': Donations for anti-mine group boosted
'Sam effect': Donations for anti-mine group boosted
NationalJuly 23

Labour complains over Paul Henry’s ‘shoot, shag, marry’ remarks

"People want politicians who are real," ACT leader David Seymour says.
Craig McCulloch of RNZ
Labour complains over Paul Henry’s ‘shoot, shag, marry’ remarks
Labour complains over Paul Henry’s ‘shoot, shag, marry’ remarks
NationalJuly 23

Mums of Parliament unite

National MP Katie Nimon says decency has prevailed and women are vindicated following Stuart Nash's resignation as a NZ First candidate.
Lauren Crimp of RNZ
Mums of Parliament unite
Mums of Parliament unite
NationalJuly 23

Bullets found in wool bales 'deeply shocking'

The discovery of rifle ammunition and a shotgun cartridge at a wool processing plant is prompting an urgent safety warning to the wool industry.
Bullets found in wool bales 'deeply shocking'
Bullets found in wool bales 'deeply shocking'
NationalJuly 22

NZ on track for deadliest year in the water in almost 25 years

New Zealand is on track for its deadliest year in the water in almost a quarter of a century - and El Niño is a contributing factor.
NZ on track for deadliest year in the water in almost 25 years
NZ on track for deadliest year in the water in almost 25 years
NationalJuly 22

Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds

With thousands of children under five hospitalised each year with RSV, experts want NZ to catch up with other countries and introduce a universal vaccination programme.
Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds
Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds
NationalJuly 22

New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon

The prime minister insists New Zealand will meet its climate change targets, despite a report saying they are very much at risk of being missed.
New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon
New Zealand 'on track for net zero': Luxon
NationalJuly 22

New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way

The government is set to make clear the future of residence options for parents of migrant New Zealanders.
New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way
New residence rules for migrants' parents on the way
BusinessJuly 22

Housing market remains subdued as sales weaken

House buyers can continue to bide their time as the New Zealand housing market remains subdued, with price competition favouring buyers.
Housing market remains subdued as sales weaken
Housing market remains subdued as sales weaken
CanterburyJuly 22

Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat

Two people almost died and three others were injured after being exposed to toxic gas from decomposing fish waste on a fishing boat docked in Canterbury.
RNZ
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
Toxic gas from rotting fish waste nearly killed two workers aboard fishing boat
NationalJuly 22

Kiwis urged to avoid Middle East travel

New Zealand has updated travel advice for the Middle East, warning the military conflict between Iran and the US could escalate.
Kiwis urged to avoid Middle East travel
Kiwis urged to avoid Middle East travel
SouthlandJuly 22

Southland man set to finally get cancer op

Health NZ's latest report shows Southland cancer patients had the second-longest wait times for treatment in NZ, behind Canterbury.
Southland man set to finally get cancer op
Southland man set to finally get cancer op
NationalJuly 22

PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments

MPs across the political spectrum have criticised NZ First candidate Stuart Nash after his comments regarding a National MP's maternity leave.
PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments
PM leads criticism of Nash over ‘sexist’ maternity comments
ChristchurchJuly 22

Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral

More than 18,600 people are calling for the Christchurch City Council to reverse its plan to spend an extra $15m on the quake-damaged cathedral.
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral
Petition against extra funds for quake-damaged cathedral