2 million hits a week: Meth consumption hits record high as national awareness campaign fails to fire
“Estimated meth consumption increased in April 2026 to a record high, with at least 39.6kg (1.98 million common…
Election 2026: Political parties target supermarkets, NZ Super and more with fresh policy announcements
The Greens are promising action over food prices. RNZ The election campaign is heating up, with parties announcing…
Double fatal: Speeding, unlicensed driver Peta Kerr had meth in her system
Peta Kerr’s son was removed from his car seat and taken to hospital with minor injuries. Multiple mistakes…
New approach aims to reduce drowning risk for neurodiverse kids
Some specialised swim programmes are helping neurodiverse children stay safe in the water, as experts warn they face…
Auckland delivers a smooth operation for anaesthetists meeting
New Zealand’s newest convention centre provided the space for one of Australasia’s largest medical colleges to return to…
Dental bills lead surge in requests to Christchurch charity fund
Christchurch’s Mayor’s Welfare Fund has paid more than $200,000 to assist people with dental and electricity payments as…
New Zealand score five to get underway at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
A hat-trick from Jess Saunders has kick-started New Zealand’s OFC U-16 Women’s Championship title defence in a 5-0…
National’s student loan crackdown fails to sway Kiwis in Australia
National’s proposed policy on lowering student loan rates may appeal to graduates in the country, but for those…
All Blacks: Nine players to return to New Zealand ahead of final Greatest Rivalry series clash
All Blacks boss Dave Rennie has announced a 36-man squad of players for their final Test against the…
Auckland woman Toni-Ashley Crawford sentenced for Pukekohe murder of Teri Rhind
She and others of Rhind’s whānau read their victim impact statements at the sentencing of his killer, Toni-Ashley…
Nine All Blacks players returning to New Zealand, will miss fourth test
Nine All Blacks players are heading home early from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, with a squad of 36…
Pet shop letter fails to keep man out of jail after he bashed brother with a bowl
A man who repeatedly struck his brother over the head with a ceramic bowl, leaving him needing 13…