Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
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Devastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fire
Douglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.
Man missing after falling into river at popular national park
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Otago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinema
The town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
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Market close: NZ sharemarket dragged down by F&P Healthcare
The New Zealand sharemarket fell nearly 0.5% as unemployment figures increased.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
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Law Society president cleared after five months on leave during conduct inquiry
NZ Law Society president Frazer Barton will return to work tomorrow.
‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conference
Over 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.
Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.
Richie McCaw helps bring back iconic adventure race
McCaw has played a big part in the return of one of New Zealand’s iconic adventure events.
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
Wellington extend Super Smash rule; Central prolong Canterbury drought
A new recruit inspired the Wellington Blaze to a sixth Super Smash title in eight years.
Meteorite over South Island causes massive sonic boom
Cloud cover prevented pinpointing the meteorite's exact location.
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
New Dunedin hospital going on old Cadbury factory site; costs ‘under control’
The Health Minister admits the site brings with it construction challenges.
‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025
Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.
Wetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreak
The majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.
Man arrested after police discover illegal Otago cannabis operation
Police found five indoor tents with a dozen cannabis plants at the Roxburgh house.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
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Nudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groups
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'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration
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Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on
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