
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
The story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.
Sam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
The three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
About 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
A 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.
More than 70 per cent of union members report experiencing aggression from customers.
The man defrauded Customs for six years and underpaid more than $1.3 million in tax.
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Man allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."
Thirty have arrived and another 50 are on their way.
The person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.
The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.
Aaron Hawkins says National leader's comments are a 'desperate dog whistle strategy'.
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".
"I wave at every single car, every single day of every single week."
"It's either make or break for me, and I want to make it" ... but he broke it.
Three other people remain in hospital.
Benjamin Keach's assault left his victim with an 8cm internal laceration.
Pair jailed 15 months for trail of crime in student sector which started at 6am.
Mark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.
The violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.