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‘It tasted like poison’: Former meth addict mum triggered after son tried 'lolly'
Former addict says it's lucky no children have been hurt from contaminated food parcels.

Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

'Deeply worrying': Three treated after eating meth-laced lollies, 16 packets recovered
The Drug Foundation said the lollies contained 'lethal levels' of meth.

Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland City Mission finds ‘lethal levels’ of meth in donated lollies handed out in food parcels
Mission says it received an 'alert of concern' this afternoon.

‘Enough is enough’: Hipkins blasts Government over Māori policies
The Labour Party says the coalition Government is unfairly targeting Māori.

Opinion: Govt budget cuts mean we're now forced to turn hungry people away - Auckland City Missioner
OPINION: My dream is for a country where everyone can readily get the food they need.

Opinion: Hunger doesn’t take a holiday
Opinion: The new year is an apt time to reflect on what’s been and what can be.

'A place to belong': Auckland City Mission serves up Christmas lunch
More than 500 people in need will visit the mission for a hot meal today.

Calls for Christmas contributions to support families in need
Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson urges Auckland to donate this year to help struggling families during Christmas. Video / Michael Craig

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission crowned at Diversity Awards
Te Tāpui Atawhai has won the Supreme Award at the 2023 Diversity Awards.

Inside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland city
Te Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.

'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.

Homeless woman dies in Auckland’s CBD
A woman known to the City Mission has died suddenly in Auckland's CBD.

Auckland City Mission feeds 500 for Christmas
There was 120kg of ham and plenty of potato salad on the menu.

Focus: Auckland City Mission spreads Christmas cheer with lunch for hundreds
120kg of ham, 60kg of potato salad and 120 litres of jelly are just some of the numbers bringing joy to hundreds of people in need as the Auckland City Mission hosts its annual Christmas lunch. Video / Brett Phibbs

Marae, cafe, social housing amongst 29 national architecture award winners
"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving

Auckland Xmas exodus greatly exaggerated?
Air bookings saw a 250 per cent boost following Wednesday's announcement.

Watch: Neil Finn and Stevie Nicks pen song for Auckland's homeless
Auckland City Mission has some high profile support for its centenary.

Focus: Neil Finn and Stevie Nicks write song for Auckland's homeless
The Crowded House and Split Enz frontman has written a song about Auckland's homeless to help raise money for the Auckland City Mission's new building on Hobson Street. Video / File / Auckland City Mission

Woke Christmas - from one child to another teaser
"Not everyone is as lucky as you" - the sentiment one mother is instilling in her daughter from a very young age.