The government is challenging the food industry to step up in the fight against obesity.

It wants the industry to limit advertising and marketing for junk food, improve sugar labelling and cut down on price promotions for nutrient-poor food in shops.

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Germany's parliament has passed a law requiring that children who attend school or daycare must be vaccinated for measles.

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Gun City's David Tipple told MPs today the Government's firearm law changes imposed "incredible infringements upon civil liberties", and that it could increase crime.

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After less than a decade of service, the NZ Defence Force’s armoured Pinzgauer vehicles are headed to their final resting place - as target practice for Kiwi soldiers.

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A motorcyclist has died and five others have been injured after a serious crash in Waimate.

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A passenger onboard a Qantas plane diverted to Ohakea Air Force Base says people are visibly distressed.

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Passengers on a Qantas flight from Melbourne, Australia, are stuck on the tarmac at Ohakea air base, after the plane was diverted from Wellington.

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