Increasingly popular in New Zealand, especially with Pacific people, the international Shincheonji Church of Jesus is battling some hefty allegations.
Respondents were using them for pain relief, sleep, relaxation - and to get high, the 2024 New Zealand Drugs Trends Survey found.
Kelly Jackson, 28, joins midcourt legend Laura Langman as the only player to claim the trophy three times.
It will move to $23.50 an hour – a 1.5% increase on the current rate of $23.15 per hour.
The country's first IKEA store is set to open in Auckland late next year.
Seifert made a swashbuckling Big Bash debut for Melbourne Renegades, but his heroics weren't enough to see them home against Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
In a volcanic activity bulletin released on Monday, GNS Science duty volcanologist Agnes Mazot said the volcano had been seen producing larger steam and gas plumes and the occasional "passive" emission of volcanic ash.
The All Whites star becomes the 16th player contracted beyond the current A-League season.
Significant change is coming to the Christchurch zoo, following an independent investigation by the Zoo and Aquarium Association.
A hearing panel has recommended approval of a plan to extend Nelson Airport's runway to the north.
Police are appealing for information over the killing of Albert Enoka, warning that the suspect was "dangerous and should not be approached".
Police were notified of a vehicle seen travelling on Port Rd in Whangārei at around 11.30am yesterday, which had been stolen earlier during an aggravated burglary in Dargaville.
Police said the crash occurred on Western Bay Rd, State Highway 32, south of Waihāhā at around 10am.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said "the downturn started earlier, was deeper and persisted for longer than previously expected".
The removal of parking is part of Auckland Transport's drive to reduce crashes at the Hill Rd and Claude Rd intersection in Manurewa, near the motorway onramp.
Police received a report of a group of people entering the store on Kamo Rd armed with weapons at around 1.40pm on Sunday.
The left-arm spinner took four wickets in the second innings to finish with seven for the Test. He also scored 125 runs in crushing win at Seddon Park.
The group died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in the popular tourist destination of Gudauri.
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which struck at a depth of 57km, occurred 30km to the west of the capital Port Vila at 2.47pm, according to the US Geological Survey.
Operation AB was launched by Internal Affairs' Digital Child Exploitation Team (DCET) and involved staff from NZ Police, NZ Customs, and Oranga Tamariki.
The Auckland-based team were atop the ANBL a month ago, but have now lost six straight.
Anyone with CCTV footage or dashcam footage around Kotuku Street which could help the investigation asked to come forward.
Government books paint tough economic picture, a large earthquake strikes Vanuatu, and tips for making it through that upcoming social occasion.
The "strong" quake struck the middle of the country at about 5.39pm.
Michaela Blyde will make the switch as the Warriors make their return to the NRLW in 2025.
North Canterbury's Elise Cassidy has entered the gruelling 243 kilometre multisport event in the wake of a cancer diagnosis.
Whanganui District Council is evicting about 15 homeless people from the council's Kowhai Park freedom camping site and the reserve alongside it on Anzac Parade.
