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'Scourge on our society': Govt unveils methamphetamine action plan

The $53 million strategy includes maritime drug operations in the Pacific, tougher police powers, and expanded addiction services.

Police Commissioner moves to strip McSkimming of medals after guilty plea

The disgraced former deputy police commissioner pleaded guilty this week to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.

New Zealand suspends nearly $30m in aid to Cook Islands

Months of talks to repair New Zealand’s relationship with its neighbour in the Pacific have failed.

New measles case in Nelson raises national total to 18

The case was not linked to any previous infections, raising concerns about undetected measles circulating in the community.