Breaking the cycle of crime: 'Some want to get out of it, but might need a bit of help'
Hamilton police officer connects detainees with support services.
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Operation Medial lead Inspector Darren Paki mentioned recent drive-by shootings.
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Pamela Anderson is allowing herself to age. For women, that's an act of rebellion.
'It doesn't matter which government it is. Not enough has been done'
Pacific disability advocates call on next government to provide better services for them.
'Upset and distressed': Abortion protests banned around hospital
"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."
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Disinformation is no longer restricted to fringe groups.
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Former Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fill
Two strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.
Driver allegedly aims car at National candidate and team in New Lynn
National and Labour condemn alleged attack on National candidate.
24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injured
A male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Dairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcher
Police arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.
In-flight entertainment: Seymour makes dramatic entrance at Tauranga meeting
He argued school attendance rates are a bigger crisis than Covid.
Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day
155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.
Why you need to talk to your teens about vaping
Learn how to break the ice and engage in open discussions with your kids about vaping.
Tradie 'humiliated' by clever catcall response
Being catcalled is a sad reality for most women - but one had the perfect response.
Psychologist gives three steps to get over social media envy
The rise of social media has allowed users to see the lives of others as perfect.
‘A threat to democracy’: Concern social media algorithms could skew election results
Why you might not be getting a clear picture of the political landscape online.
Call for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new report
Mixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.
‘Beneficiary bashing’ or encouraging more people into work? Welfare policies compared
Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.
First deaf Miss Samoa contestant a role model for Samoa's vulnerable
Afele said she wanted to use the competition as a platform of social inclusion.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.
Island Roots: Pacific money talks and how to save for family obligations
A young Pasifika financial expert shares her money-saving tips.
Policy puts spotlight on slave labour in the solar panel supply chain
China makes 90 per cent of the world's solar panels.
Chronic asthma: Girl hospitalised 23 times for respiratory illnesses
Chloe Crump has been hospitalised 23 times for her respiratory conditions,
More than double: ACC claims related to walking while on phones rise
More people were walking into trees, tripping over and falling down kerbs.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Schoolgirls' heads kicked on bus in unprovoked attack in Auckland
Two teens boarded a bus stopped at traffic lights and assaulted two schoolgirls.
Opinion: The problem of ‘ghost homes’ - a useful housing tax is being overlooked
OPINION: We need to start seriously considering a tax on empty houses.
‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossed
The juice was spilled during a tense protest at Auckland’s Albert Park.
Aotearoa Social Workers' Day: Chef swaps the kitchen for life as a social worker
“It’s more of a vocation than a job. It’s where I’m supposed to be."
‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash
Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.
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Having experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.