Former top cop pleads guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation material, the reasons why so many Kiwis are ditching NZ for Oz, and one warning on bacon sandwiches.
Former top cop pleads guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation, bestiality material
Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
The 52-year-old appeared in the Wellington District Court earlier today before Judge Tim Black.
Ditching New Zealand for Australia: Kiwis at the departure gate reveal why they're leaving
This year was promised to be the one when New Zealand would close the income gap with Australia and stem the exodus across the ditch.
Instead, more Kiwis than ever are heading to Australia in search of a better life. What's driving them?
In-Depth Reporter Cushla Norman headed to the departure gates at Wellington Airport to find out.
New weekend presenter for 1News announced
Jack Tame has been revealed as the 1News weekend bulletin presenter, completing a fresh line-up in the wake of Simon Dallow’s departure from TVNZ's flagship news programme.
The award-winning broadcaster will replace Melissa Stokes, who earlier this week was confirmed as the replacement for Dallow as the weekday presenter for 1News at Six.
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ONE WARNING ON BACON SANDWICHES?
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes, writes Professor Justin Stebbing.
These experts argue that these meats, which are often preserved with chemicals called nitrites, pose a cancer risk that successive governments have failed to address.
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