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PNG population growth is a 'time bomb', warns professor
A professor at the Papua New Guinea School of Medicine says the country's population growth is a "time bomb".

Fuel tanker trailer rolls, SH1 near Ohau closed
The road has been shut since 8am on Wednesday and is likely to reopen only after 2am on Thursday.

Chiefs without key man, All Blacks forwards return for big derby
Damian McKenzie has a rest week and big All Blacks return when the Highlanders host the Crusaders in a pivotal match for the play-offs.

School lunch changes 'a backtrack', Labour says
The Opposition's education spokesperson says she's "relieved" that David Seymour hasn't got the cuts he campaigned on, calling it a win for kids.

Police vehicle rammed in hunt for wanted man
A man faces more than a dozen charges after hitting multiple vehicles including a police car.

Man arrested over Timaru attack involving gun
A 33-year-old man has been charged with possessing a pistol and threatening to kill among others.

Cricket: Barramundis 'feeling good' ahead of Men's T20 World Cup
Papua New Guinea Barramundis captain, Assadollah Vala, is confident the team will perform to expectations at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

MFB - FY24 Results Announcement Date and Briefing Details
My Food Bag Group Limited (My Food Bag) will release its annual results for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 prior to the market opening on Thursday, 23 May 2024

Golfers frustrated at slow progress over access
Amberley golfers have vented their frustrations at the lack of progress in resolving road access to their golf course.

Future of the planet more important than the Greens survival, former co-leader James Shaw says
Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.

Labour claims win as govt commits to new free school lunches model
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches.

Kiwi Property FY24 annual results announcement date
Kiwi Property confirms that its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2024 will be announced on Monday, 27 May 2024

ABs hooker Codie Taylor returns for Crusaders
All Blacks Codie Taylor and Tamaiti Williams, along with the fit-again Scott Barrett, will start for the Crusaders against the Highlanders.

New disability issues minister Louise Upston insists Whaikaha will re-brand
The minister has called up the chief executive, who is also hearing reluctance for change from her staff.

Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: �It�s ruined our equity�
Waiho Flat landowners have expressed angst and frustration as they watch their devalued land "going down the river" despite a West Coast Regional Council promise four years ago they would be protected.

Lack of demand now 'number one problem for businesses' - investment manager
The new economic reality has hit a growing number of companies as they reveal significant hits to their earnings and profits.

Lachlan Jones: Grandfather tells of mother's plan to leave toddler out of will
The boy's paternal grandrather said he had no issues with Michelle Officer until she told him that, an inquest has heard.

Council delays decision on Summerhays St social housing
The Palmerston North City Council is considering whether there is another way to make a $25 million social housing development work.

Fourth urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal, this time on Maori wards
The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Maori wards.

UN wants international backing to curb PNG violence
The United Nations is seeking more international assistance as it strives to help Papua New Guinea overcome the violence that frequently erupts in the country.