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Rob Rattenbury: How Covid changed our lives
OPINION: Some businesses are still struggling to return to normal trading figures.
Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
How much Japanese-owned top 10 commercial builder made from NZ in latest year
First job: A landmark 57-level luxury tower between Commerce and Gore streets.
Kiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealand tourist tragically killed in a California robbery, the Government’s plans for the housing market and voting to open in the UK.
Intermediate-aged boy racks up $16k in online gambling debt
The boy clocked up $16,000 on his mum's credit card, according to a support service.
Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
If your concerned about your sons, maybe it's time to talk to them about their algorithms.
Fresh violence flares up in New Caledonia
Over the last three days, more violence and destruction has erupted.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
Does One NZ’s new ad campaign connect? Many adopted people might not think so
ANALYSIS: Adoption is often portrayed as a beautiful, loving act.
Rotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data shows
Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?
US executive pay rises at fastest rate in 14 years
Financial Times: Figures follow Elon Musk’s triumph over huge Tesla package.
Opinion: Police are frustrated with mental health call-outs – here's how to reduce their involvement
OPINION: Police are hugely frustrated by the mental health service's chronic underfunding.
Money Talks: Labour’s Barbara Edmonds hints at need to discourage property investment
Labour's finance spokesperson says housing is NZ's biggest current driver of inequality.
I don’t want my desires on a billboard’: The truth about men over 40 and dating
Research shows single men experience abnormally high rates of loneliness.
Casketeer Kaiora Tipene says Winz funeral grant process is archaic, lacks mana
A funeral director says it’s time for a review of the system as it’s not fit for purpose.
Editorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for Wellington
OPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.
The $2b social housing cliff no one is talking about
The social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.
'I was trying to save him': Young dad admits unintentionally injuring baby who later died
Baby Mustafa Ali, 10 months old, died on Saturday.
Demand for foodbank parcels puts pressure on volunteer pool
High demand for foodbank parcels leaves organisation stretched for manpower.
'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'
Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.