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Department of Conservation targets businesses and philanthropists in funding drive
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is spending $15,000 on advertising, calling for people to donate.

Hook-up culture vs boy sober: What young women want
We spoke to six young women about their experience with sex, relationships and increasingly confusing dating culture.

NZ reggae artist General Fiyah detained in US and deported
The artist, aka Lotima Nicholas Pome'e, says he was detained in the US and deported.

Can I eat instant noodles every day?
While instant noodles offer comfort and familiarity, their nutritional profile has room for improvement. You can upgrade your bowl with a few easy additions.

Nurses start next round of industrial action today
Nurses begin the next round of industrial action from this morning as they push for better staffing levels.

'Disaster waiting to happen': Fears carbon farming increases risk of wild fire
The increasing number of farms being planted in trees for carbon farming is raising fears about the spread of pests and fire risk.

Retailers not reporting crime because they don't believe police will turn up
But police and a business organisation are imploring shopowners to report all crime, saying it's essential they have the full picture.

Inquest examines Auckland deaths in 2023 twin flooding events
The Auckland phase of an inquest into the deaths of those who lost their lives during the 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle continues today.

Auckland ED nurses say this winter the busiest they have seen
Middlemore and North Shore nurses say patients are arriving sicker and are often having to stand to wait, or be treated in a public thoroughfare.

Aratere makes its final sailing across Cook Strait today
Interislander ends three decades of history today, when the Aratere's final sailing departs from Picton this morning.

Elon Musk urged businesses to ditch Delaware. Nevada saw an opportunity.

Soldier accused of spying on Defence Force to face court martial
The court martial has significant implications for the country’s security but little is known about the first-of-its-kind trial.

Police recruitment drive sees dozens of cops head to Australia
Northern Territory police targeted the Eastern Bay of Plenty, running a sales pitch in Whakatane in November.

Unhappy Man United claim 'clear' foul missed on Arsenal’s match-winner
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believed Arsenal's winning goal in the teams' Premier League match should have been disallowed for a “clear” foul in the buildup.

Police investigating Strictly 'drug use' claims
The Met confirms it is assessing "whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed".

Landlord's widow ordered to pay $6500 for leaky home, eviction
A tenancy that soured over accusations of unpaid rent escalated into a legal battle between the former tenant and the landlord.

Afghan veterans suffer, after breathing smoke from burning tyres, faecal matter
Up to 5000 New Zealand troops were there for about 20 years until 2021.

NZ reggae artist General Fiyah detained in US and deported
General Fiyah had been scheduled to perform at Polyfest in Washington.

How Australia stunned the Springboks with a comeback for the ages
Some matches follow the most predictable script. Others flip it in spectacular style. Australia’s exploits at Ellis Park belong to the latter category.

Can you actually get a sick note from a pharmacy?
The Health Ministry says you can, but many pharmacists says you can't.

David Tamihere case goes to the Supreme Court
Lawyers for David Tamihere will be questioning whether his murder convictions should have been quashed.

Northland's unprecendented crime surge
Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up there.