Benefit fraud prosecutions plummet - but claim 'numbers don't stack up'
Overpayments have dropped from $50 million to $3.5m in five years.
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'Lottery of human misery': Inquiry into emergency MIQ allocations begins
Ministry opted not to make special rules for pregnant Kiwis to return.
Healthcare exodus: How much more nurses can earn in Australia
The Australian healthcare sector is offering better pay and other perks.
Georgina Campbell: The evolution of a new hybrid
The tide is too strong to return to what was- the hybrid worker has been unleashed.
Motherhood penalty: The up to $318k retirement savings hit being taken by women
Four factors are behind the retirement savings gap for women.
Great Minds: Growing a stronger mind in the garden
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Health ministry data may have over-estimated Māori vaccination rates, new analysis finds.
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Susan Grimsdell: Child literacy as simple as ABC
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Brooke van Velden: Kids need to know that crime doesn't pay
OPINION: There needs to be serious consequences for offending in our communities.
Finance expert says to stay the course with KiwiSaver, don't panic
Tom Hartmann described the drops in KiwiSaver as theoretical, 'paper losses'.
Opinion: Queen damns Meghan with secret move
Her Majesty has made a surprising decision to conceal Meghan's bullying report.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
'Incredibly tough': Former All Black opens up on life with dementia
Carl Hayman spoke for the first time since revealing his dementia diagnosis.
Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord
'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.
Waikato Expressway attack: Three gang members arrested
The assault on March 11 critically injured a 31-year-old motorist.
Serial rapist claims feelings hurt, seeks $140k after Corrections delay
Convicted rapist claims humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to his feelings.
Gregor Paul: Three ways All Blacks can fix Beauden Barrett 'problem'
OPINION: The Crusaders exposed how Barrett's influence can be negated.
'It always wins': North Korea may declare Covid-19 victory
It's only been a month since North Korea acknowledged having a Covid-19 outbreak.
Fistonich loses opening skirmish against Villa Maria receivers
Receivers entitled to use company assets to defend their actions, court rules.
Toni Street discovers doctor's despair after son's accident
Radio host and mum uncovers heartbreaking situation at Auckland medical centre.
Top Gear: How ex-All Black reignited provincial rugby battlers
Ngāti Porou East Coast went 54 games winless - but were still winners amongst their fans.
The mystery of Fleet Street: An article on Boris Johnson vanishes
New York Times: It was the most talked-about story in the UK. Then it disappeared.
John MacDonald: Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
OPINION: Razor is the best rugby coach in the world right now.
The split list: 15 things that are unhealthy for a marriage
OPINION: They might seem trivial at the time, but these issues can break a relationship.
Gib crisis: Commission probe into building sector out next month
Call for probe to address Winstone Wallboards' near-monopoly on plasterboard.
Man guilty of possessing 11,000 objectionable files
Pearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.
Hospitals struggle: Hundreds wait for surgeries as non-urgent care paused
Planned procedures cut back for two weeks due to staff absences and vacancies.
Conflict of interest? Director tied to Kiwibank contracts to RBNZ
Concern raised over a contractor to the Reserve Bank's ties to Kiwibank.
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