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'You just never know' - Princess's cancer a wake-up call to others
Cancer Society New Zealand says the announcement by the Princess of Wales is a reminder for everyone to look after their health.
Ukrainian community marks second anniversary of Russia's invasion
Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Compulsory police fitness test too hard, former cop says
The standard needs to change if police want to recruit and keep staff, an ex officer says.
Take aim at commercial boats, not local fishers - Taipā competition organiser
The fishing competition organiser says a boat jetty protest by iwi members was misdirected.
Twenty-one days, eight homicides - Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths
The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks, with police saying they have started eight separate investigations since 16 December.
NZ's reputation 'now pretty tarnished' amongst scientists - tobacco researcher
A public health academic says New Zealand's rowback on smokefree legislation is "very embarrassing" and has tarnished our reputation.
