Study claims illicit tobacco is now more than a quarter of the New Zealand market
He is just one small drop in the bucket when it comes to New Zealand’s illicit tobacco industry.…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
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Weight-loss drugs see kilos return four times faster after people stop taking them
However, recent data has suggested that “around half of people discontinue these medications within a year”, she told…
East Wind $53m Ponzi scheme: Liquidators say investors to get almost nothing
Warning flags included East Wind offering fixed-interest currency trading investments, usually a highly volatile asset class and also…
Kahurangi National Park search: Defence Force joins hunt for missing tramper
“Search efforts today will focus on spurs and large water systems coming off the Wharepapa/Arthur Range. The Defence…
Prolific Auckland fraudster Thomas Davies jailed after $110,000 spree
Davies sat with his head in his hands as his list of offences was read out in court.…
Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North
“But we see the crashes these speeds can cause and nobody wants to be part of that.” Harrison…
ManageMyHealth turns off mobile app, sets up advisory board, warns against communicating with hacker
ManageMyHealth is a portal that enables GP clinics to communicate with their patients. It works in conjunction with…
Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
What lies beneath? The submerged secrets of the Hauraki Gulf – and why they need protecting
Ecologically rich, culturally vital and historically layered, the Hauraki Gulf is one of our most significant marine environments.…
What is the Brics+ ‘Unit’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
This combination of a stable asset with a set of diversified currencies reduces exposure to financial volatility and…
Inside alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint’s elaborate, years-long cancer con
Stage four breast cancer, she said. Terminal, she said. The countdown was on and Flint was sharing her…