'Someone could die': Horrific conditions at 'chaotic' teen mental health unit
Staff at Porirua facility feared poor conditions would lead to "serious injury or death".
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Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.
Explained: All you need to know about new Omicron subvariants
BA.1, BA.2, BA.5 and now BA.2.75. Why have there been so many Omicron subvariants?
Named: Woman who abused, neglected and bashed her child to death
The woman abandoned her bid for continued name suppression.
'Change in the relationship': PM fires broadside at Scott Morrison
PM welcomes new Aussie Government's decision for immediate flood assistance for Kiwis.
13yo solo traveller among passengers 'dumped' at airport after late flight diverted
The 13-year-old was looked after by other passengers.
Mum of five who lost her leg during domestic dispute regains her mana wahine
Mum who was shot and had leg amputated still standing and ready to take on the world.
Body parts, gear found after Italian avalanche
Eight of 13 missing hikers check in with authorities as rain hampers recovery efforts.
Gunman charged with seven counts of murder after firing more than 70 rounds in July 4 crowd
Police say the shooter evaded initial arrest dressed as a woman and fading into crowd.
Covid in the classroom: Can students expect extra NCEA support again this year?
'Range of measures' being considered include interventions from 2020 and 2021.
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Alcohol abuse in NZ is a failure of drug regulation
OPINION: Alcohol is so 'poorly regulated' and no one wants to talk about it.
'Come at me': Chlöe Swarbrick's message to booze lobbyists ahead of next political fight
Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has picked a fight with some powerful lobbies.
Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone
Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.
World-first NZ study links rheumatic fever to overcrowding
Researchers reveal new evidence that overcrowded homes raise acute rheumatic fever risk.
PM deflects speculation NZ will return to red traffic light after 3000-plus spike in cases
'I certainly won't rule out going back into red within the next few weeks,' expert says.
Think you're ageing fast? Don't stress
Happiness Editor Matt Heath shares part two of his discussion with author Dave Robson.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
What the? The reason behind the chicken nugget shortage of 2022
Paltry supplies of chicken nuggets as worker and CO2 shortages hit.
Auckland mall fight: Boy stabbed in the back in common fighting spot
A bystander claiming to be a nurse used a piece of clothing to stem the boy's bleeding.
Omicron outbreak: NZ could be back in red within weeks - expert
There are 9629 new community cases of Covid-19, up by more than 3000 from yesterday.
'No expectation' NZ will move back to red setting - PM
Jacinda Ardern and Daniel Andrews met in Melbourne this morning.
July 4 parade shooting: Gunman at large after killing six, injuring 24 in Illinois
Blankets over bloodied bodies after annual parade descended into chaos.
Bakery owner forced to sell house to compensate abused staff
Boss told one worker he would arrange to cut off the man's limbs and harm his family.
Taxpayers have forked out $140m for Avatar sequels so far
Major overseas productions get rebates from the govt – Avatar's set to be the biggest yet.
City on knife edge: One person stabbed in Auckland every day
Recent high-profile stabbings could result in more people carrying knives for protection.
'Culture clash': Did Govt mess up by omitting dairy, meat from EU trade deal?
Not everyone is a fan of the free trade agreement with Europe.
Simon Wilson: 10 misunderstandings about Auckland's villa wars
The new housing density rules are not the end of civilisation, despite what some say.
Willie Jackson: Broadcasting challenges given NZ's changing face
OPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.
Michael Hurst: 'I could put on a play with a bit of tinsel, a cymbal and a plank'
The actor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
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