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'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour responds
The Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
More than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.
Patient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejection
Rest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying.
Editorial: Latest research on Kiwi kids highlights a national shame
OPINION: The research paints a grim picture of childhood in New Zealand.
Audrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal conviction
Opinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.
State landlord issues 553 warnings for unruly tenant behaviour
Complaint wait times drop to 15 days as Kāinga Ora tackles disruptive tenant behaviour.
AI's next leap requires intimate access to your digital life
A new generation of digital helpers – 'AI agents' – is expected to emerge this year.
Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'
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.
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.
'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.