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Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA

Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.

The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment

Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.

'You ran away:' Anger as teen sentenced for setting fatal fire that claimed woman's life

He was just 12-years-old when he lit a fire at the foot of the woman's bed in 2020.

'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools

Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.

First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance

An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.

Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed

The pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.

New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'

He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.

Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one

Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland

King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years

Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.

First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?

Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.

'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke

Tararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.

‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger

Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.

Two-pronged attack in Foxton Cup for Gail Temperton

Trainer: 'She always does her best and she will do her best again.'

‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death

Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.

Nurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospital

Hospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.

Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour

The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.

Son loses legal battle over house bought with parents' savings

A man refused to hand over a house purchased in his name for his parents' retirement.