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The couple never set out to become social housing providers, but say it's a "win-win".
'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carpark
Thought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.
Virus could force 100,000 Kiwis to join benefit queue, many for the first time
"Nobody is going to come out the other side without needing some support."
Disruption of grieving rituals 'heartbreaking' during lockdown
In the lockdown, it has become harder for people to grieve the loss of loved ones.
South Auckland clinic hit by theft - then mystery package turns up
"It gives us a sense of hope," says a doctor after a mystery gift to her clinic.
Simon Wilson: Beach Haven and the future of social housing
COMMENT: What's the point of solving a supply crisis if you risk creating a slum crisis?
Coronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafe
Companies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.
New photos: Bargain store visited by police during lockdown
A worker at a bargain store said she did not feel safe working during the lockdown.
Coronavirus: Homeless being placed in motels for lockdown
"They are freaked out that everything is closing down and they'll be stuck on the street."
Coronavirus lockdown: Can kids in shared custody move between homes?
In some cases a child may have to stay with one parent for the entire lockdown.
Coronavirus: Virus could 'rip through' South Auckland, GP warns
A Papakura clinic on the frontline against Covid-19 has had its protective gear stolen.
Coronavirus: AUT students upset as large lectures continue
"We're all squished into a lecture theatre … and there are people coughing and sniffing".
Coronavirus: Close borders now, urgent care doctor says
Doctor 'extremely worried' as some of his patients flout the social isolation rules.
Coronavirus support: $25/week for beneficiaries, help for working families
People who have to self isolate but have run out of sick days will have costs covered.
Tech firms to be held accountable for spreading child porn
Tech companies continue to detect an explosion of abusive content on their platforms.
White supremacist is a former soldier, says Defence Force
It comes after a soldier was arrested at Linton Military Camp in December.
Your kids and social media: Stalking, secret accounts - and stress
The British Govt is requiring tech companies to protect children. Will NZ follow suit?
Nadia Lim just made the most terrible meal possible. Here's why.
Red soup, sauced rice 'meals' show one of NZ's problem at its worst.
Lizzie Marvelly: Real emergency over emergency contraception
Emergency contraception is a conversation in desperate need of some logical thinking.
Govt building 10 state houses a day - but the wait-list for them is still growing
Govt is building more houses, but the waiting list for them keeps growing.
Nikki Kaye on turning 40 and beating cancer - National's 'leftie' Auckland MP
Nikki Kaye and Simon Bridges argue but she is vital in National's battle to win Auckland.
Lizzie Marvelly: Free speech only goes one way, in my opinion
Where was the free speech brigade when Renae Maihi was taken to court?
Fears beggars will come back as ban nears end
'Just please everyone, stop giving [beggars] money.'
Make it illegal to throw people onto the street: UN visitor
A special investigator from the UN says we should be doing more about homelessness.
How a 'model' Auckland suburb became a crime hotspot
Addison in South Auckland was meant to be model suburb. The reality was quite different.
Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history
Mara Gómez, is awaiting the Argentine Soccer Federation's decision.
Lizzie Marvelly: RNZ Concert decision music to my ears
COMMENT: Kiwi youth already have radio options that serve them the biggest world hits.
Homeless child dies in a motel residents call 'The Trap'
COMMENT: The tragic death of an 11-month-old should be yet another wake-up call.
Letters: Party on, boss takes the fall
To speed up your economy, cutting red tape my be a better driver than low interest rates.
Oranga Tamariki faces more backlash as south Auckland 'youth prison' bid gathers steam
'Youth prison' draws further backlash with residents rubbishing latest attempt.
Domestic abuse victims call for end to 'no-fault' divorce settlements
The law is retraumatising domestic violence victims.
Lizzie Marvelly: Māori know what is best for Māori
COMMENT: I refuse to listen to uninformed Pākehā pontificate about what Māori should do.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.