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Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

17 November 2025

Here’s what to know about the recalled products, and how to dispose of them safely.

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A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland
	17 Nov: A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland... more

A seven-run triumph for New Zealand in the opening one-day cricket international against the West Indies in Christchurch, but the win may have come at a middle-order cost
	17 Nov: A seven-run triumph for New Zealand in the opening one-day cricket international against the West Indies in Christchurch, but the win may have come at a middle-order cost... more

New Zealand have won the opening one-day cricket international against the West Indies in Christchurch by seven runs
	17 Nov: New Zealand have won the opening one-day cricket international against the West Indies in Christchurch by seven runs... more

Police are continuing to scour the scene of Saturday afternoon's fatal fire in Manawatu - in which three children and an adult died
	17 Nov: Police are continuing to scour the scene of Saturday afternoon's fatal fire in Manawatu - in which three children and an adult died... more

One person has died following a serious crash in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton
	17 Nov: One person has died following a serious crash in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton... more

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission will be investigating a helicopter crash that happened near Wellington's Makara Beach this morning
	16 Nov: The Transport Accident Investigation Commission will be investigating a helicopter crash that happened near Wellington's Makara Beach this morning... more

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is demanding more on attack in this afternoon's A-League Women's match with the Newcastle Jets in Porirua
	16 Nov: Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is demanding more on attack in this afternoon's A-League Women's match with the Newcastle Jets in Porirua... more

Travellers are advised of a serious incident on State Highway 6 at Central Otago's Kawarau Gorge that may result in delays
	16 Nov: Travellers are advised of a serious incident on State Highway 6 at Central Otago's Kawarau Gorge that may result in delays... more

Concerns growing about a missing Waikato man
	16 Nov: Concerns growing about a missing Waikato man... more

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28 Oct: Dame Noeline Taurua looks poised to receive fresh instructions from Netball New Zealand upon her reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach ++++++++++++++++

05 Nov: Otago University's Proctor is investigating an incident involving 50 students shooting fireworks at each other and at Police ++++++++++++++++

04 Nov: A man who broke into a Dunedin student flat and violated a young woman could now face an open-ended prison term ++++++++++++++++

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24 Nov: ‘i’ve read it all before’: luxon dismisses chris bishop ‘coup’ chatter (Stuff.co.nz)

24 Nov: Auckland mayor wayne brown's advice to national and labour: be more like me (RadioNZ)

24 Nov: Prime minister christopher luxon to talk on party’s first election promise with hosking, bridge (NZ Herald)

24 Nov: Kiwisaver provider calls for increased contribution to be compulsory (RadioNZ)

24 Nov: National's kiwisaver plan could add millions to balances - but there's a catch (RadioNZ)

23 Nov: Primary school enrolments drop, as national roll growth slows (RadioNZ)

23 Nov: Watch: prime minister christopher luxon announces new national party kiwisaver policy (RadioNZ)

23 Nov: National promises to boost kiwisaver to match australian super (Stuff.co.nz)

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International:
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Law and Order:
The 14-man New Zealand test cricket squad has been released for the opening match against the West Indies in Christchurch starting Tuesday week with Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Blair Tickner contesting the pace bowling spots 13:07

Business:
Up to 15-thousand passengers could be disrupted if Air New Zealand cabin crew go ahead with strike action next month 12:27

Tennis:
Italy have blitzed Spain to claim a third consecutive Davis Cup tennis title, courtesy of singles victories to Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli in Bologna 12:07

Business:
A polluting Waikato pig farm has been handed a record half a million dollar fine 11:57

Soccer:
Cristiano Ronaldo scores bicycle kick goal for Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League 11:37

Golf:
Golfer Jeeno Thitikul has won the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship on the Ritz Carlton resort in Florida 11:07

Law and Order:
Domestic abuse survivors in PNG have to 'queue in front of the police station' to report their husbands 11:07

Living & Travel:
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