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Opinion: Kids born poor have little margin for bad decisions, regardless of race
Socioeconomics is a good predictor for victimhood and criminal justice involvement.
Papakura marae invite those most in need to annual Christmas drive
Cars queue up outside Papakura marae waiting for food vouchers and Christmas parcels.
Letters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's why
OPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.
Letters: Provide incentives to upskill - but only when it's appropriate
OPINION: Provide incentives to upskill staff, but only when it's necessary.
Health rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'
"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”
Acclaimed Aussie comedy film showcases the Christmas spirit Downunder
Director Madeleine Dyer has been surprised and humbled by reactions to the film.
'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schools
Nazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.
'It's hard every day': Parents find hope in fundraiser after son died taking LSD
Parents say they'll "do anything to bring awareness" about safe drug taking.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
Homeless hub scrapped in favour of support services
A "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.
Treaty Negotiations Minister says Govt is focused on progressing settlements
Everyone will have a different point of view regarding history, Paul Goldsmith says.
'We need to make our cancer services work better for Pacific Peoples'
The most diagnosed cancers among Pasifika include breast, lung and prostate cancer.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference
“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”
Four key facts for thoughtful people when it comes to NZ poverty
OPINION: I'm a capitalist and I can see why investing to solve childhood poverty matters.
Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.
'My 6-year-old is addicted to YouTube. What should I do?'
OPINION: Greg Bruce discovers his 6-year-old has a social media problem.
The secret ways technology is stealing your time
While technology may help us to save some time, we often end up doing the opposite.
Having to turn away people on Christmas Day is heartbreaking, Salvation Army says
It's heart-breaking says the Salvation Army
Cecilia Robinson: NZ’s healthcare system needs a major technology upgrade
OPINION: It's essential we upgrade our health system's technological infrastructure.
10,000 deaths a year: How NZ could be treating heart health better
Cardiovascular diseases kill thousands every year - and many of them are preventable.
'I'm very blessed': Whaea to the homeless Michelle Kidd retires
Michelle Kidd has been a friendly face in a daunting world for those in need for years.
Sports Illustrated had an AI experiment gone wrong
Computer-generated writers ... writing computer-generated stories?
Fears of fatal fall spur community action over leaky shopping centre roof
“I fear for many of the elderly, like me, who may one day have a fatal fall.”
Verrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' health
And 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.
Lights, sirens and heroes: Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $5.4k for Christmas appeal
By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.
Editorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'
OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Major Hollywood actors dropped from companies after Israel-Hamas comments
Both actors expressed their support of Palestinians in Gaza.
'Fool's paradise': Why residents want vehicles off a famous Kiwi beach
'There’s a culture now ... the noise, the mess - awful, awful, awful.'
Liquor trust's $40m expansion kneecapped at first hurdle
The group says it will assess whether to proceed with three further applications.
How NZ brands are responding to the Bangladesh strike
Are New Zealand clothing retailers joining international calls for better pay?
‘I warned Mark Zuckerberg teens weren’t safe on Instagram – he ignored me’
Arturo Béjar said Instagram is 'categorically not' appropriate for children.
Givealittle donation record: Who got the most support?
More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.