Minister Brooke van Velden claims some farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal
“One proposed change is to amend the General Risk Regulations to make it clear that young people can…
Health NZ preparing to send gynaecological cancer patients to Australia, citing specialist shortage
The plan to investigate Australian options was included in a briefing in December to Health Minister at the…
3 dead, police shoot suspect at Grand Sierra Resort
5:45 p.m. update: Three people were killed in a shooting Monday morning at the Grand Sierra Resort in…
Northland weather alert: Heavy rain and wind watch from tonight
Those on the east coast were likely to be most impacted because of exposure to the wind and…
Mainland Tactix star Ellie Bird’s perfect end to career – and why she’d say ‘no thank you’ to Silver Ferns
The grand final was Bird’s last game for the Tactix after eight seasons with the side. The 32-year-old…
Adoption story: Woman saves ex-partner’s baby from meth exposure and ‘non-accidental’ injury
The adoptive mother is not a blood relative of the little girl, but the ex-partner of the baby’s…
Teen’s death exposes gaps in South Island healthcare, significant changes have since been made
A complaint to the coroner was referred to the HDC. In a decision released today, Deputy Health and…
Government to ban card payment surcharges, businesses to pick up the tab
“That pesky note or sticker on the payment machine will become a thing of the past. “We’re banning…
Prosecutor to seek terrorism charge against Traverse City Walmart stabbing suspect
Jacob Carah  | Special to The Detroit News Traverse City — Grand Traverse County officials say they don’t know…
Man found on roadside dies in Rotorua Hospital from injuries
The critically injured man was taken to Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night. Photo / NZME A man found…
Kiwi Erika Fairweather disqualified from 400m freestyle world title defence
The 28-year-old American will go head-to-head with Australian Lani Pallister – who qualified second – and Canadian hopeful…
8 winners and losers from Patriots’ training camp practice on Saturday
Coming off a walkthrough, the New England Patriots significantly increased the intensity and competition on Saturday. Their 90-minute…