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Survivors voice reservations about new chair Judge Coral Shaw

Survivors of abuse in state and church care are split over the new appointment.

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.

NZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgrounds

NZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.

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.

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.

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.

Govt the 'golden egg' for housing investors

Investors are targeting South Auckland with the express purpose of getting Govt money.