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Ministry of Health reviewing campylobacter data after scaremongering accusations
Food Safety is working with the Ministry of Health to understand what has caused the increase.
Student Volunteer Army granted $50,000 for flood clean-up
The grant will pay for region-wide activities over the next four-to-six weeks based on requests by those affected.
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
One dead after crash downs powerlines, closes Marlborough highway
The road is expected to be closed for some time, police say.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Horowhenua
Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area and expect delays.
Wool meets rugby: Norsewear open letter sparks talks with NZ Rugby
After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio
Sand mine approved near Hokitika
The Westland Mineral Sands site will be about eight kilometres from the town and cover 112 hectares.
Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio
Christchurch sites considered for Erebus memorial
A plan for a memorial in Auckland's Dove Meyer Robinson Park was abandoned in 2023.
Little spotted kiwi found on NZ's mainland for first time in 50 years
"I'm not sure how to express how thrilling this rediscovery is for the conservation world," an expert says. Audio
Law change prompts spike in Māori electoral roll registrations
In the past two years, 31,000 votes have switched to the Māori roll and 25,000 new voters have opted for Māori enrolment.
Fifth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa
The case is linked to the others associated with a family that recently returned from travelling overseas.
Former Reserve Bank boss Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
Adrian Orr previously headed the NZ Super for more than a decade.
Nineteen members and associates of Hells Angels arrested
Seventeen men and two women have been charged including the club's president and vice-president.
'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Labour, National both look for flood buyout fix
Both parties want a bipartisan answer for how to deal with buyouts after future weather events. Audio
Tasman communities hit by growing trees not slash - forestry industry leader
Residents across the Tasman region say forestry slash has exacerbated flood damage. Audio
Peeni Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
The by-election was sparked by the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp.
Weather: Aerial images reveal flooding devastation in Tasman
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell flew over the damaged area in a helicopter, before addressing media on Saturday.
Could a toxic fungus cure cancer?
The mould possibly living on old bread in your pantry has been modified to fight cancer, researchers say. Audio
One dead after crash on SH3 in Te Kūiti
The crash was reported shortly before 1pm on Friday.
Wastewater discharge into Shotover escalated to Environment Court
The Queenstown Lakes District Council began pumping treated effluent into the river in March.
Concerns for teen missing four days
Tamiya, 15, was last seen on Auckland's North Shore at 1pm on Monday.
Nelson Tasman residents urged to prepare for wild weather
Heavy rain is forecast to hit large parts of the country, including the already drenched Taranaki and Tasman regions.