Fears grow for homeless Auckland youth affected by lockdown
Teenagers as young as 14 have been needing emergency housing during lockdown.
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Covid-19: Police called in after rooms trashed at Jet Park
A number of rooms at Auckland's Jet Park quarantine facility have been trashed.
Fiery debate over repealing National's subsequent child policy
Bill to remove the policy passed its third reading this morning.
Oranga Tamariki 'weak, disconnected, unfit' – nearly all child uplifts to stop
The Government has accepted all 25 recommendations to "fix" Oranga Tamariki.
'He became a monster': The appalling truth about 'teddy bear' husband
OPINION: There were red flags in the early days, but I missed them entirely.
Lockdown Hero: Free showers and laundry service back for city's homeless
Hot showers and free laundry service are back for homeless people in level 3.
Jarrod Gilbert: Prison doesn't usually offer hope. Why this unit is different
Imagine living in lockdown for six years and no tech. How would you adapt to life outside?
Lockdown Heroes: Caring couple pay for and deliver groceries to elderly, pregnant and injured
Couple deliver free groceries to those in need who can't access drive-in food banks.
Jarrod Gilbert: Solutions to spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories
Research report recently found that 82% of Kiwis are concerned about misinformation.
Facebook sorry for 'primates' label on video of Black men
Facebook says artificial intelligence feature "unacceptable error" will be investigated.
Terror in New Lynn: How New Zealand faces down terrorism
A terrorism law change is coming, but experts say it will not be enough.
Covid-19: $26 million boost for Pacific communities fighting Covid
Up to $26 million will go towards helping the Pacific community affected by Covid.
Support available for whānau and communities affected by COVID-19
Communities are encouraged to access support through MSD and Whānau Ora.
Looking for a job? Supermarkets hiring as staff self-isolate
Looking for a job? Supermarkets identified as locations of interest are hiring.
Lockdown grief: Grim reality of level 4 funeral without family
A funeral home offers yet another reminder of what life and death means in alert level 4.
Not better living: Kiwi broadcaster reveals hoarder nightmare neighbour
The broadcaster has complained to the council about the state of her neighbour's garden.
'Rude and disgusting': Sky TV investigates alleged transphobic comments
"I think it's ridiculous behaviour, I think it's disgusting behaviour."
The poor pay more: How housing problems are costing our kids
Housing crises are 'evicting' their childhood, says research.
Trevor Mallard to boycott Hurricanes over 'appalling' Māori race comments
Part-owner Troy Bowker criticised people for "sucking up to the left Māori-loving agenda".
Can luxury fashion brands ever really be inclusive?
High-end brands are under pressure to be seen as companies that care.
Leaving a generation to the 'scrap heap': Child poverty soars
"If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap."
Govt hails adding 8000 places to public housing programme
It comes as demand continues to far outstrip supply.
Govt considered immediate $50 benefit boost, opted for $20
Officials say it would have 'significantly' reduced child poverty.
Act supports conversion therapy ban bill, National holding out
Both parties have concerns about potential to criminalise parents.
Political Roundup: How Government has fuelled rampant increases in wealth
OPINION: Ardern's household wealth increased by an estimated $290,000 over the last year.
New Zealand named best country to survive a global collapse
Billionaires are buying land for bunkers in NZ in case of an apocalypse.
'What a joke': Simone Biles slammed for quitting final
"Kids need strong role models, not this nonsense."
18,000 more children in poverty since lockdown - report
Māori and Pasifika have borne the brunt of Government inaction, experts say.
Disturbing scam: 'Love rats' scan obituaries for elderly victims - private investigator
Scammers are sifting through obituaries, ripping off elderly widows.
Diana title Meghan has missed out on
OPINION: Megan has spoken out, but there is one Diana feat she is yet to achieve.
America's anti-vaxxers: Covid patient's jaw-dropping comment
97% of hospital patients unvaccinated as are 99.5% of those who die. When should govt act?
'Poor choice of words': Woman called a 'Karen' after Kmart dolls comment
The woman assured others she isn't "racist, sexist or ageist" — but she had a question.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: 'We refuse to let hate speech slide'
There will be consequences for hate speech, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
'I don't know if there's a girl who hasn't experienced sexual harm ...': Breaking the code of silence
Why teenage girls aren't going to take it anymore.