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Smoking cannabis in your teens linked to higher risk of depression - study

New study on cannabis' mental harms reflects earlier findings - New Zealand expert

Five sea lions die in squid nets

Conservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die

'He seemed so angry': Woman alleges cop sexually assaulted her at home

Cop Kevin Burke has denied charges of indecent assault and unlawful sexual connection

Owner of dog that attacked 2yo girl: 'Don't put it down'

Owner says toddler's mum was warned the dog wasn't good with children.

Nelson fire evacuees camp out with their sheep

The sheep 'look like they've been quite badly smoked', say the family.

Full steam ahead with rail restorations

Hot days in the workshop working with steel and steam. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis

Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.

He fell to his death from a party boat. Today, his family start hearing why.

Trial of Red Boats after man fell from Auckland Harbour party boat to start today.

The night the Penguin sank

Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.

Massive icebergs break off NZ's largest glacier

The Tasman Glacier has released a massive amount of ice into its lake this week.

Smoke seen above Canterbury forest

Signs of fire seen near forest north of Waimakariri River in Canterbury

15yo seriously hurt in Mission Bay hit-and-run: Man charged

Man charged after alleged hit-and-run of 15-year-old boy in Auckland

Tasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to close

Tasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor

'Hey babe, take a walk on the mild side'

The stick walkers of Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Fire in the north: Crews save Ahipara houses

Flames reached the deck of one home as fire crews battled to force the blaze back.

No rain in sight for Tasman fire

Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone

WWI photographer's medals: From England to Waiouru

NZ World War I photographer's medals to be displayed before Anzac Day.

Truck rolls in Auckland's Parnell, motorists told to avoid area

The truck is blocking part of a main road.