Police watchdog 'racist' says former top cop found to have abused his powers
The IPCA found that Hurimoana Dennis had unlawfully detained a teenager in 2015.
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Editorial: OK Boomer - The power of a phrase in the digital age
WE SAY: Whatever your take on the comment, it's heartening the younger generation cares.
NZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgrounds
NZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.
Albert St businesses face new headache: Rough sleepers
Rough sleeper allegedly stole restaurant staffer's backpack, passport and wallet.
Teuila Fuatai: Failings of state's care laid bare
COMMENT: Minister's remarks help us recognise institutional racism.
500 homes 'gathering dust' during housing crisis
"We had been steadily expanding the stock and we just had to stop," one group said.
Mongrel Mob's PR boost
She has no gang experience - but she's just signed up to do PR for the Mongrel Mob.
Death flowchart: If you were going to die, would you want to know?
If you were going to die in the near future, would you want to know?
Woman adopted at birth details abuse in state care
"It was supposed to be a place of safety, but it was the complete opposite."
On Skid Row - the Kiwis at the heart of the 'worst manmade disaster in the US'
LA's Skid Row is not a place you want to visit so why are kiwi theatre-goers going there?
Two charities under Destiny Church operating again
Two charities under Destiny Church are once again allowed to operate.
Parents at centre of child uplift in Hastings won't take part in review
Meka Whaitiri said the family's decision spoke volumes.
'It was a crime factory': Career criminal Arthur Taylor on being in state care
Arthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing
Escape from Iraq invasion inspired economic focus on the vulnerable
Having teenage years disrupted by war influenced the research of economist Gail Pacheco.
National promises to end a 'state house for life'
Should tenants be able to get a state house for life?
Barry Soper: The changing face of Parliament
COMMENT: Progress to accommodate women in politics was slow.
Beyond White Guilt: 'We need to talk about racism'
A seven-part video series explores what it means to be Pākehā.
Party horror: Woman a paraplegic after falling from third storey
AJ Pouoa broke her back and thought her sporting career was over.
'We are in deep trouble': Dire lack of state housing creates a new homeless
"If we don't get housing right – everything else suffers – it affects everyone."
Huge demand for 'big sibling' service in Auckland
An initiative which finds 'big siblings' for Auckland kids has struck a chord with Kiwis.
'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial
School turns down programme due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen.
YWCA: Young women still don't feel equal
Just one young woman in four felt she was given the same opportunities as her male peers.
Thirty new homes for homeless in Mangere
Monte Cecilia says a record 700 families sought housing support in the last year.
'Setting us up to fail': Children's stark account of secure homes
The Children's Commissioner is calling for an end to "care and protection residences".
Female social worker groomed boy, asked him to destroy sexually explicit images
EXCLUSIVE: She asked victim to destroy sexually explicit images during investigation.
Govt the 'golden egg' for housing investors
Investors are targeting South Auckland with the express purpose of getting Govt money.
Order to dispose of dead tenant's property
Tenancy Tribunal order allows Haumaru Housing to dispose of dead man's property.
Hearing survey shows worrying trend among students
A third of Year 9 students at three NZ schools have "abnormal" hearing.
Wife-husband deaths: 'He just couldn't live without her' - grandson
The grandson of an elderly couple found dead has revealed a heartbreaking situation.
Landlords charging $300 a night to house homeless
MSD is being charged four times the market rent by landlords who take in homeless people.
Science show for kids in doubt after Nanogirl office burgled
Nanogirl's Auckland offices were burgled early this morning.
Lizzie Marvelly: Why is white supremacy talk taboo?
COMMENT: Is one race is simply more inherently criminal than others?
How to help your teenagers get more sleep
Flashing lights and positive motivational thoughts could send teens off to land of Nod.
We all are better players with a 'team' chat
COMMENT: Boys, it's okay to talk about your feelings.