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Paracetamol.

National prescription paracetamol shortage leads to restrictions

Stocks are running low and new supplies aren't expected until the New Year.

National prescription paracetamol shortage leads to restrictions

Stocks are running low and new supplies aren't expected until the New Year.
181119 NEWS. Photo: STUFF. Haami Hanara, 14, on trial for murder in the Napier High Court.

Two more teenagers say they saw 14-year-old Hastings murder accused with knife
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It's put the spotlight on the homelessness issue in the capital.

Councillor causes a stir after suggesting group living in cars in Wellington are freedom campers
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Watch: Enormous waterspout filmed barrelling towards port city in Italy
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The new NZ coach expects Pakistan to bounce back strongly after their narrow loss on Monday night.

Black Caps coach says job only part-done after thrilling first Test win over Pakistan
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Sonam Shelar

Body found on Wairarapa beach believed to be that of missing 26-year-old pregnant woman

Sonam Shelar was last seen at home on Cashmere Avenue in the suburb of Khandallah about 8.30am on Saturday.

Body found on Wairarapa beach believed to be that of missing 26-year-old pregnant woman

Sonam Shelar was last seen at home on Cashmere Avenue in the suburb of Khandallah about 8.30am on Saturday.

Auckland murder-accused claims he held victim as she lay dying, jury hears

Police step up hunt for armed robbers of Christchurch tavern on Police Ten 7
View of The University of Otago in Winter, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Otago University cheating probe leaves medical students 'incredibly anxious and stressed'
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Abortions still sit under the Crimes Act. As the Government moves to change that, John Campbell asks New Zealand's most vocal reproductive rights advocate, Dame Margaret Sparrow, why she's never given up speaking out on the issue.

The Story with John Campbell: Abortion, a woman's right to choose?
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Bali Nine mule Renae Lawrence

Live stream: Prison boss speaks about Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence’s release after 13 years inside

Lawrence is the only member of the Bali Nine to have tasted freedom after stepping out of Bangli prison.

Live stream: Prison boss speaks about Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence’s release after 13 years inside

Lawrence is the only member of the Bali Nine to have tasted freedom after stepping out of Bangli prison.

Washington police apologise for removing black man from Seattle frozen yogurt shop
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There were long lines outside the first of the pot shops to open.

First commercial marijuana stores on US East Coast open in Massachusetts
Comey describes the surreal briefing he gave to the US President on allegations he’d been involved with prostitutes in Russia.

Donald Trump wanted to prosecute James Comey, Hillary Clinton - report

Man found guilty of manslaughter over one-punch death of NZ trained heart surgeon in Melbourne
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The Tuatara team will be making their professional debut in the Australian Baseball League in few days.

NZ's first pro baseball team in a race against the clock to prepare Auckland ground

The Tuatara team will be making their professional debut in the Australian Baseball League in few days.

NZ's first pro baseball team in a race against the clock to prepare Auckland ground

The Tuatara team will be making their professional debut in the Australian Baseball League in few days.

Venus Williams of the USA during the 2016 ASB Classic Womens. ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Tuesday 5 January 2016. Copyright Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz

Tennis star Venus Williams settles fatal crash lawsuit
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Pete Samu of the Wallabies celebrates with team mates during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and Ireland at Suncorp Stadium on June 9, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Crusaders flanker Pete Samu ready to fill in for injured Wallaby David Pocock
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Willie Cauley-Stein got into a heated altercation with OKC star Westbrook yesterday before the big Kiwi intervened.

Watch: Kings centre compares Steven Adams to superhero - 'It's going to take more than Aquaman to put fear in my eyes'
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Chris Chang and the panel pick over the week’s football after the international break with the Premier League set to return to action.

TVNZ FC: England's future bright under Kane, Ranieri back, and Chelsea tipped to beat Spurs
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FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2018 file photo, Steven Tyler, left, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform on NBC's "Today" show at Rockefeller Center in New York. Perry has cancelled his fall tour to take time off after recently being hospitalized with breathing problems. The Aerosmith guitarist's publicist said in a statement Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, the 68-year-old will take the rest of the year off. He had expected to return to the road starting Nov. 30 through Dec. 16. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Aerosmith's Perry cancels tour after suffering breathing problems

Perry says he apologises to fans who planned to attend his shows.

Aerosmith's Perry cancels tour after suffering breathing problems

Perry says he apologises to fans who planned to attend his shows.

The Great Kiwi Bake Off: A naughty tart and a lot of pastry
Tekashi 6ix9ine attends Made In America - Day 2 on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine facing life in prison over alleged acts of violence as part of a deadly gang

Spice Girl Mel B reveals ruinous sex tapes her husband held over her contributed to suicide bid

Olympic diver Tom Daley and husband want 11 children after having first child
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Letting fees will be banned on December 12, with some fearing the cost will be passed on to renters.

Watch: Jacinda Ardern 'hopes' rents won't increase when letting fees abolished

Letting fees will be banned on December 12, with some fearing the cost will be passed on to renters.

Watch: Jacinda Ardern 'hopes' rents won't increase when letting fees abolished

Letting fees will be banned on December 12, with some fearing the cost will be passed on to renters.
Jacinda Ardern was at Middlemore Hospital to reveal the news.

Jacinda Ardern's communications chief adviser Mike Jaspers resigns
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Jacinda Ardern was at Middlemore Hospital to reveal the news.

Rot and mould at Middlemore Hospital to be fixed as part of $80m cash injection

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Te Tuinga Whānau Trust’s Tommy Wilson joined TVNZ’s Breakfast this morning to discuss why he supports the ban.

Tauranga's homeless don't need sympathy and gold coins, says advocate who supports rough-sleeping ban

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The annual pardoning ceremony has taken place at the White House, ahead of Thanksgiving.

'I've never seen such a beautiful turkey' - President Trump issues pardon to Peas and Carrots
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Christchurch dairy slapped with $188k fine after worker underpaid $103k, worked 92-hour weeks

False records were provided as evidence, MBIE says.

Christchurch dairy slapped with $188k fine after worker underpaid $103k, worked 92-hour weeks

False records were provided as evidence, MBIE says.

BurgerFuel parent company launches Shake Out - a new, cashless restaurant brand
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UK equity firm Apax Partners has made an offer worth around $2.5 billion for the online marketplace.

Trade Me receives $2.5b buyout offer from UK equity firm
Fletcher Building said it expects further 'material losses' in its building and interiors business.

Protesters gather outside Fletcher Building AGM, angry at South Auckland housing development
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Ghosn faces charges of lying about his pay package and personal use of company assets.

Nissan chairman held on financial misconduct charges, to be fired
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