Evicted Campground residents may end up homeless
Some residents of a former Queenstown camping ground may be homeless from next month.
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'Weapons, drugs, violence': Moteliers cop it all
A meeting to discuss Rotorua's housing crisis brought interested parties to the table.
Sam Smith changes gender pronouns to 'they' and 'them'
After a "lifetime of being at war with their gender," Sam Smith has chosen new pronouns.
Fijian PM accused of insulting female MP's dignity
Fijian Frank Bainimarama has been accused of making a sexist insult against a female MP.
Inmates getting a cut rate for tattoo removals
Paying for work means prisoners 'have skin in game'.
Auckland City Mission struggling to keep up with food demands
The charity has seen a 40 per cent increase in demand for food parcels this year.
Paramedic who helped Otara family identified
The paramedic who went above and beyond the call of duty has been identified.
Pensioner housing provider makes changes after death
Haumaru Housing is improving its neighbours programme after a tenant was found dead.
'Big oaf': Local politician slammed for online jab at homeless man
Former North Shore City Mayor George Wood later removed his comments.
Otara's Batman discovers paramedic on same wavelength
A dairy owner known as Batman and a paramedic were a part of a random act of kindness.
Pensioner died alone, from hypothermia, in council flat
Bryan McGinty, 73, lay dead for up to five days before he was found on June 24.
'Shocked and appalled': TV wife of axed MAFS star speaks
The MAFS wife of Chris Mansfield has spoken of her shock after being erased from the show.
How old Hawke's Bay cellphones could be a lifeline for domestic violence victims
One of the first things abusers do, is take their victim's phone.
Disabled entrepreneur opens NZ Fashion Week
Entrepreneur and All is for All founder Grace Stratton opened NZ Fashion Week tonight.
How to fix Auckland's 'tedious' nightlife
Strict rules risk making Auckland's nightlife 'tedious'. So how could it be changed?
Simple, cheap test saves 4 newborns' lives
A cheap, simple test is picking up critical defects in NZ newborns. So what's the catch?
Matt Heath: Your kids rock, but not like these
COMMENT: Grown-ups need to stop freaking out about their kids.
Lizzie Marvelly: Why vaping should not be fashionable
COMMENT: If vapes are fashion, there's no telling how popular they could become.
#MeToo: 25 sexual assault claims a day to ACC
Sexual abuse victims are waiting two months or more for counselling as demand soars.
'He could blow the place up!' Warning after man 'huffs' petrol in laundromat dryer
Customers alarmed after finding a man inside laundromat dryer huffing from a petrol can.
Editorial: Child arrests an absurd blight on our society
We say: Far too many of our young charges are left poor, hungry and in need of transport.
Thousands of prisoners may soon be able to vote - if NZ First agrees
Minister Andrew Little says Cabinet will consider allowing prisoners the right to vote.
Move to develop with social responsibility
Wellington property developer pledges $10,000 for charity from every high end home sold.
Editorial: Abortion law change long overdue
EDITORIAL: It's unpalatable for abortion to remain in the Crimes Act - time for change.
Audrey Young: How Winston Peters failed his coalition partner
COMMENT: This shambles is not about policy, it is about trust, writes Audrey Young.
Actress slammed after apologising for being 'white and privileged'
Rosanna Arquette said: "I'm sorry I was born white and privileged. It disgusts me."
Editorial: Help needs to reach the kids missing out
We say: The system works for probably 80 to 90 per cent of children.
Health check: What's causing the rise of anxiety in Kiwi kids?
Kiwi kids are getting more anxious, while those with autism face long wait for diagnosis.
Kids health: NZ kids' big breathing problem
One in 7 NZ kids have breathing problems. And more of them end up in hospital every year.
Ihumātao standoff: Police reject claims protester pushed over
Police say officers have been spat at by protesters.
Only in NZ: Falling preschool obesity is unique worldwide
Getting a good night's sleep could be the best way of preventing child obesity.
Every NZ kid gets a free health check at 4. Why it's now in the spotlight.
One of the country's biggest health initiatives will be overhauled next year.
Dead four days in council flat: Neighbours' fears ignored
Iain Halliday lay dead in his council flat for days - despite neighbours raising alarm.
Simon Wilson: Ardern's historic moment has arrived and it's called Ihumātao
Ihumātao, the Oranga Tamariki conflict, climate change: we're at an historic moment.