Kiwi research that's led to health guidelines for infants to sleep on their backs, rather than bellies, has saved the lives of countless babies. Photo / Supplied
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Covid 19 coronavirus – New Zealand's historic border closure six months on
By Gill Bonnet, of RNZ
Today marks six months since New Zealand's border closed for the first time in its history.
Packed international airports...
Vote 2020: Will cannabis legalisation be better or worse for protecting young people?
Whether young people would use more cannabis was a hot topic during a debate tonight on the October 17 referendum to make recreational cannabis legal.
Police Association...
Election 2020: The pros and cons of legal cannabis to be debated
The arguments for and against legalising cannabis for personal use are at the centre of tonight's debate about next month's referendum.
Hosted by Newstalk ZB's Heather du...
Election 2020: Cannabis referendum raises questions over its medicinal use
By Ben Strang, of RNZ
Those involved in the cannabis business in New Zealand say one of the biggest areas of confusion in the upcoming referendum is the...
Hong Kong citizen in New Zealand fears China's reach
By Jordan Bond of RNZ
A Hong Kong citizen in New Zealand is fearful of harassment and surveillance against activists here, as tension between...
China accuses NZ of 'gross interference' in its internal affairs over Hong Kong move
China has accused New Zealand of "gross interference in China's internal affairs" after NZ's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
Ambassador Wu Xi said...
NZ suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong – Ardern says new law not consistent with 'NZ's principles'
New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, as recent law changes were not consistent with "New Zealand's principles".
That's according to Prime Minister...
Leslie Gelberger tragedy: Ports of Auckland fined $424,000 after court case finally ends
Father-of-two Leslie Gelberger set off from the golden sands of an Auckland beach for a swim one morning and never returned home. Reported missing by his wife, the shocking...
Reducing harm, 'systemic racism' and overseas comparisons: The experts on legalising cannabis
Illegal cannabis has led to a cascade of health and social harms that could potentially be addressed through legalisation, an expert panel has found - but whether that would transpire is...