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Ex-convict promoted ‘bogus’ blood detox, seen with patients in Auckland clinic
A health expert described the treatments as 'quackery'.

Eight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards final
Northland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

Number of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ towns
The minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.

Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.

Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is
A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
Four new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected.

Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.

Destiny and Man Up double down on pride protests
The church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests.

How a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHD
Kumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.

Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.

Labour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programme
Associate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.

I joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learnt
Times: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'

Letters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war games
OPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'

Sasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is here
How a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.

Wellington social housing buildings earthquake-prone
Tenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.

Editorial: Destiny’s rainbow protests not fit for a tolerant, liberal society
OPINION: 'Show tolerance for one another in love' – Ephesians 4:2.

Opinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggering
OPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.

‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.

‘Severe harm’: Doctors blast ‘inhumane’ funding squeeze for disability sector
Jack Murphy, 27, is among those who have missed out on residential care.

Is being single bad for the economy?
A society with fewer marriages may be happier, but it also worsens economic inequality.