Pill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.

Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.

Police are now making enquiries into the incident.

Testers dub this 'the summer of cathinones' after substance discovered in place of MDMA.

NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.

"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."

The total number of tests processed by laboratories to date is 1,398,932.

Immigration New Zealand has seen a sharp decrease in visa fees and levies.

The BSA found the broadcaster breached discrimination and denigration standards.

Dr Siouxsie Wiles says requiring a pre-departure test may create unfair barriers.

An industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.

Dogs have recently killed kiwi on the Coromandel Peninsula, prompting the warning.

Expiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking a toll on gyms.

She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.

In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.

Police are also urging motorists to slow down.

Daryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.

Plans for pre-departure tests for those leaving the UK for New Zealand are underway.

One resident is calling for a road safety rethink after a "devastating" series of deaths.

Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.

The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.

They have the world's largest navy. Now an expert says China is primed and ready for war.

Boxing Day known as a day to spend money rather than receive, but that could all change.

Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.

Campaign encourages young people to use condoms and "keep track of where you've tapped".

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