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$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ

Last year Customs stopped, on average, 90kg of meth every week from entering NZ.

'You saved my life': Former patients pay tribute to heart surgeon after shock death

Top cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Parma Nand's death has shocked the community.

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love

Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.

Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home

Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.

Why embracing mortality and our limitations may help us succeed

Author Oliver Burkeman wants people to look at a different kind of self-help.

The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey

Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.

'It does change you': Sir Dave Dobbyn opens up on Parkinson’s battle

Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day

The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.

Northland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awareness

Ruby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.

Two by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegations

Police say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.

Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal

After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.

New Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepers

Whare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station.

On The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks so

New diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.

'I'm just shocked': Parents on edge after abduction attempt

Police investigating an attempted snatching involving a man in a distinctive white sedan.

'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figure

Wellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.

How surviving breast cancer taught me what’s important in life - Jo Prendergast

Opinion: Jo Prendergast turned to writing during her cancer treatment in 2021.

Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ

Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.

5 surprising things linked to cancer – and what to know about them

Studies have suggested tattoos, hair treatments and even hot tea might be a problem.