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Kāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for months
Kāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council
‘A very different future’: Meet NZ's first Generation Beta baby
Obesity could end, and increased diversity may topple 'anti' politics in a Gen Beta world.
Personal pain for public gain: The accidental advocates who become champions for change
'There is power in sharing our stories.'
‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his life
Kamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.
UK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'
University of Cambridge researchers have released a new paper.
Seven traits of a dark empath – and why you should be wary of them
They're too nice but drain you emotionally and the drama never ends. Here's how to cope.
Greg Bruce: Let's talk about giving my 11-year-old a phone
OPINION: We all worry about what phone ownership does to kids. But what about parents?
Waitangi trust chairman urges Luxon to appear at Treaty grounds
Waitangi chairnan: PM's presence crucial for Treaty discourse and nationhood symbol.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
School stood by as bullies drove 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit alleges
Kelaia Turner's parents say school district did not do enough to stop students, teachers.
'I am desperate': Young Marvel TV star says he's now homeless
The actor says social services refused to help him find accommodation.
Letters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselves
OPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'
Dementia danger: Where you live in NZ could be worsening your brain health
Where we live in NZ can raise our risk of cognitive decline – with poorer areas worse off.
'Living hell': Single mum triggered by 'nightmare' neighbours
With four girls, including a 4-year-old, Sarah said she doesn't feel safe.
Former top cop ready to shake-up spending on social services
Andrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.
Report questions if harm from Covid-19 vaccine mandates outweighed benefits
Government will receive the inquiry's report today but its release date is unknown.
'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministry
Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.
Govt paves way for private sector to build more social housing
Minister details how the Govt will help community housing providers secure finance.
Simon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economy
OPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.
'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New Zealand
Report calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.
Editorial: Is it time for NZ to ban social media for children under 16?
OPINION: The disturbing content Kiwi kids are being exposed to has again made headlines.
‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal
Smoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.
'Suicide pact for the rest of the world': Outrage as climate talks reach new US$300b finance deal
Wealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more money.
‘Deeply worried’: Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy jnr to health role alarms NZ health experts
RFK's peripheral role in the Samoan measles epidemic has been raised by several experts.
Puberty blockers to be prescribed more cautiously in New Zealand after review
The ministry says a more cautious approach will be taken to prescribing the drugs.
Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.
Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.