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Meth testing at the roadside - how far off is it?
NZ scientists are working on a test which could quickly tell if a driver is on drugs.
Worst phone call: Kiwibank drops racially abusive customer
It was the most horrific conversation the call centre worker had experienced.
Hawke's Bay Housing: How to house seasonal workers during a housing crisis
Behind a Hawke's Bay coolstore, cabins that could house people sit empty.
Garth Bennie: Disability sector has high hopes for wellbeing Budget
COMMENT: The sector is ready to participate in a co-design approach to develop solutions.
God Defend a lack of social media: 20 years since Hinewehi Mohi sang our anthem in Māori
A woman who changed the way we sing the national anthem is now focusing on music therapy.
Gang shooting throwback to bad old days for suburb trying to make good
Meeting planned to calm tensions in Ōtara after gang shooting.
The attempt to take a baby: Oranga Tamariki says its sole priority was to keep it safe
Children's ministry responds to growing storm about what happened at Hawke's Bay Hospital.
'Pure fantasy': Govt's unaffordable $24 million pilot
What happens when you give disabled people all the help they need? Govt is finding out.
Doctors reaffirm opposition to legal cannabis
Doctors say Govt should be educating Kiwis about the dangers of recreational drugs.
NZ law already covers prosecuting 'hate speech'
COMMENT: Hate speech law dramatically changes any understanding of equal rights.
Welfare changes - what you need to know
The Greens will be underwhelmed by Government's response to a damning welfare review.
'Living hell': CBD residents, businesses blame rough sleepers for violence, drugs
Auckland Council says it can only intervene if homeless are begging or using drugs.
Violent clashes over Notre Dame donations
Protesters are enraged at donations for Notre Dame as economic demands remain unmet.
Protests following burning of teen sex attack
Teenager was attacked because she had refused to withdraw her allegations.
Grumbling amid grief at Notre Dame
EDITORIAL: Disquiet reflects frustration for worthy causes which struggle to attract cash.
'It just hasn't worked': Wait time for pre-schoolers early intervention now 106 days
'You wait for diagnosis, you wait for services, you wait to be seen for everything.'
David Cormack: Won't somebody think of the children?
COMMENT: Three years. That's what you get as a government to earn our support.
Geri throws her gay fans under the Spice Bus
COMMENT: Even some of our childhood heroes were members of the rainbow community.
Local Focus: Tauranga man honoured in 'paddle out'
'The ocean was the one place he was free'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Landlord left with $60k bill after meth case
The fallout from the $100 million meth-testing debacle continues.
Moira Lawler: Ban on homeless a symptom of a wider problem
COMMENT: Rough sleeping bans are not the way to deal with homelessness.
Oversight for Oranga Tamariki beefed up
Ombudsman given more powers to investigate complaints from children in care.
Tribe wants to resume mainland US whaling
Animal activists oppose push by Native Americans for rights guaranteed by 1855 treaty.
The impact of poverty on children's brains
Development suffers at an early stage for those growing up in poor households.
'Facebook's not listening': Social media giant fails to ban the hate
Facebook users say the social media giant isn't listening when they report "hate speech".
'Keep it secret or else': Child sex offender jailed
He was caught when accessing a website known to be a gathering place for paedophiles.
Workers bullied, hours cut after pay equity settlement
Pay equity has transformed low-paid workers' lives. It has also had some downsides.
New hate speech laws to follow Christchurch attacks?
'What struck me was how much hate speech was directed at Muslims,' says one academic.
Outrage at immigrant adoption plan
Spain's main opposition group draws up plan to boost childbirth figures in ageing Spain.
More than 220 kids in state care abused in 6 months
Oranga Tamariki 'courageous' for revealing extent of abuse, commissioner says.
The Chase: Why I've changed my mind
There are reasons why the pursuit of young people is more likely to end in disaster.
'Every hour is questioned': Disabled funding quietly being cut, advocates say
One intellectually disabled man has had his support package cut by half.