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Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos
The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools were found to be contaminated.

How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.

Retiree loses $250,000 in crypto scam amid warning of rising fraud tactics
Scammers use fake apps and remote access to steal millions from Kiwis each year, Financial Services Complaints Limited says.

Christchurch Hospital confirms two superbug outbreaks on single ward
Fewer than 10 patients affected, mostly carriers not infected

Scammers using 'extremely sophisticated methods', one retiree lost $250,000
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action over Te Pati Maori expulsion
She has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive.

More types of play sand test positive for asbestos
The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools were found to be contaminated.

Would Donald Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work in New Zealand?
Trump reportedly wants the US Government to back a 50-year mortgage option that would help address concerns about housing affordability, but is it a solution?

One person dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Soulbrey road closed overnight as serious crash unit investigates

'Private rather than public resolution' High court judge wants family dispute dealt with in arbitration
Some of Justice Anne Hinton's family don't agree that the dispute over a bach should be kept private as they seek a private hearing.

Gurjit Singh murder trial begins in Dunedin
The body of 27-year-old Gurjit Singh was found at his home in Liberton with stab wounds.

Would Trump's 50-year mortgage idea work in NZ?
Trump reportedly wants the US Government to back a 50-year mortgage option that would help address concerns about housing affordability, but is it a solution?

Death in Otahuhu treated as unexplained
A person was found deceased at an Atkinson Avenue property.

Crash puts e-scooter rider in hospital
It happened at the intersection of Cook and Nelson Streets just after 5.15am Monday.

South Africa end 15-year wait by beating India in low-scoring thriller
The hosts collapsed to 93 all out in the second innings and failed to chase down the 124-run target at Eden Gardens.

Search continues to recover third child from Sanson house fire
Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham told RNZ on Monday that the family were on site when officers recovered three bodies and offered a Karakia while they were removed on Sunday.

'Wild' night in city as band shouts $35k in free drinks after gig cancelled
After their homecoming Fed Square gig was cancelled over security fears, Amyl and the Sniffers put $5000 behind the bar at seven live music venues.

Samoan PM back home as reporter alleges assault outside his residence
La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand.

Argentina produce epic comeback to stun Scotland at Murrayfield after trailing 21-0
Argentina stunned Scotland 33-24 from 21-0 down at Murrayfield in the greatest comeback win in Pumas history.

Fast Track law: Final approvals still in hands of expert panels, government says
Submissions on the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill close at 2pm.

'He's our hero': Father killed in Auckland double-fatal house fire died while trying to save his son
The last time Jung Sup Lee's wife saw him alive was when he 'threw himself' into the flames to try to save his son.