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The Psychoactive Substances Act banned synthetic drugs from dairies and grocery stores.

Last year's Billy Webb Challenge was cancelled because of bad weather.

Election day is this Saturday.

The vision is for people aged 16 to 25 to be engaged in employment, education or training.

Two people were in critical condition after the crash last night.

The society formed in Whanganui in 1901 was the country’s seventh of its kind.

William Sinclair, 26, set an Auckland Half Marathon course record in 1:04.10.

The fire was likely caused by a tracer round used during a live-firing training exercise.

The council currently operates 275 units, located within 16 complexes.

A significant vegetation fire in the Waiōuru area led to the prohibited fire season.

'We are still going backwards, but at least there’s something.'

The club has grown to about 25 members since its inception in March.

Victims believed they were buying secure, government-backed bonds.

It will cost hundreds of millions to solve all of the district's water problems.

'We’ve had quite a number of calls already.'

Opinion: A medium mentioned two red hearts as a wall artwork fell at home.

About 300m of copper powerline wiring was stolen.

Thirty-four weavers have signed up to make 17 mats for 17 marae.

The fire was 83% contained on Sunday afternoon, including a 30m wide strip.

'We’re running regular surveys to see what the siltation rate is.'

His videos on making running fun have amassed nearly half a million Instagram followers.

'The council is right there, and they are accountable,' a real estate agency manager says.

Public feedback is being used in council decision-making 'at quite a granular level'.

The factory is expected to employ 60 to 80 people, with an initial 12 at the data centre.

'It’ll be going for a while yet, as long as the people in power see it as important.'