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'Like dwarf-tossing': Concussion experts call for Run It Straight ban
A group of concussion researchers have likened Run It Straight events to “dwarf tossing”, where organisers turn “real human risk and harm into a spec…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside NZ's Police college: A leadership shakeup, target backdown, and new cops 'barely' equipped
There’s been a leadership shakeup at the Royal NZ Police college, after a recruit debacle.
It’s while a newly released survey of training officers ha…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
NZ Customs battles growing illicit tobacco smuggling trend
The illegal tobacco trade has become a very lucrative business worldwide.
In Australia for example, illegal, excise-evading cigarettes now comprise o…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Marsden Point's potential to be 'world-leading' in sustainable aviation fuels
Marsden Point operated as New Zealand’s only oil refinery for nearly 60 years.
At its peak in the 80s, it employed around 1700 people – when it was c…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: What you need to know
The race is on for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election – sparked by the death of Te Pati Maori MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp.
The Māori electorate covers centra…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
NZ debt nears $1 trillion — Is it too late to pay off?
New Zealanders are well on their way to a collective $1 trillion in debt.
At the current rate of growth, we’ll hit that landmark inside the next thre…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Marama Davidson presses for big system change at Oranga Tamariki
Since entering Parliament 10 years ago, Mārama Davidson has become a co-leader, been appointed a Minister, and has helped the Greens reach its larges…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Putin already seen as winner in US-Russia summit on peace in Ukraine
The countdown to the Putin-Trump summit is on.
The two leaders are due to meet in Alaska to discuss what peace could look like in Ukraine, more than …
5 months ago
Kiwi mum in US immigration limbo: What are your rights with ICE?
A New Zealand citizen and her son have been detained by ICE in the US.
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Canadian border after…
5 months ago
Recognising the state of Palestine: What does it actually mean?
The Government’s decision on whether it’ll recognise the state of Palestine has been put on hold until next month.
It’s despite our closest neighbour…
5 months ago