Low Census rates cause problems for data collection
Around 10 per cent of New Zealanders didn't fill out their Census forms this year.
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The rise of the death doulas
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Fewer than 73 per cent of patients seen within six hours in April.
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Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Annual net migration drops to 67,000 as more non-Kiwis leave
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Matt Heath: There is no traffic problem in Auckland
COMMENT: "We're so far from a traffic problem it's stupid to even talk about one."
Smarten up, schools told
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Popular schools close doors to out-of-zone students
A 30-year pattern of bypassing local schools is reversing under population pressure.
The big winner in Auckland's $28b transport bonanza
More trains, buses and modern trams feature in a $28b transport bonanza for Auckland.
Studying what we flush: 'The opportunities are limitless'
Sewage analysis offering valuable insights into drug use, disease and obesity by region.
Simon Wilson: Anti-cycling rage stirrers are dangerous
If London can become a city of cyclists there's every hope for Auckland.
White flight: Pakeha players drifting from rugby
Pacific Islanders dominate participation in Auckland rugby and their number is growing.
New school will cater for blind students
New school will cater for 350 students when it opens in 2021.
Barry Soper: Racial profiling at its worst
A dark chapter in our history that most of us would prefer to forget.
Comment | Fuel taxes not the best solution
COMMENT: Congestion pricing, not fuel tax, is the way forward for Auckland.
Choked roads, harbour sewage: Why do we rage against those trying to fix it all?
COMMENT: We attack wasteful spending but the real problem is fear of spending enough.
Michael Barnett: Local government has lost its way
COMMENT: Local body plans are describing problems rather than setting out solutions.
Half-way mark: Waikato District mayor wants help from Government
Mayor Allan Sanson seeks feedback on Long Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Your say: Victim had to relive abuse
Readers address sexual abuse case; Air New Zealand, regional rates and over-population
Half-way mark: Hauraki mayor says 'enough'
John Tregidga's been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Weighty challenge: Why is NZ getting so fat?
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SpaceX boss warns of 'new Dark Ages'
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Auckland big loser in regional economic rankings
Auckland failed to make the cut in the latest ASB Regional Economic Scorecard.
Census 2018: Is your home mouldy?
The 2018 census is an important social accounting exercise, says one academic.
Mapped: New Zealand's hot spots for drunken violence
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Making sense of the Census: Your questions answered
People can still complete the Census after today.