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Stopping the exploitation of young girls for sex, marriage: Watch the incredible virtual reality film
The new NZ Herald-World Vision campaign to save the young women.
Work and Income accused of 'prying' into people's sex lives
Whether people are single or a couple affects their eligibility for benefits.
Horror movie may become a cult hit
Assassination Nation is trying to make you uncomfortable. Here is why.
Deborah Hill Cone: Eight burning questions for the principal of Fraser High School
COMMENT: How about installing a growth mindset in your students, even the dirty waggers?
Glenfield a town centre of diversity
Residents of Glenfield Central are screaming out for more excitement in their town.
Auckland Pride Centre proposed for K Rd
K Rd is losing its edge, say LGBTI groups. And gentrification is partly to blame.
Affordable rental developments open in south Auckland
New Auckland rental homes open up for those on the waiting list for subsidised housing.
Auckland City Mission moves out of historic site
The Auckland City Mission's Hobson St building is being expanded from two storeys to nine.
UK's top judge: Female judges improve justice
The President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom gives an exclusive interview.
Court upholds prison discount <br>for 'post-colonial trauma'
Rachael Heta stabbed her partner while he was sleeping.
Manaakitanga 'key' to tackling homelessness crisis
Te Puea Marae has helped 332 people find homes since it opened its doors in July 2016.
Wikipedia focuses world's attention on Kate Sheppard
Suffragette Kate Sheppard featured on Wikipedia's home page today.
Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage
Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Every part of Auckland scoured for homeless
How many are sleeping rough in Auckland? Around 1000 volunteers tried to find out.
Auckland's homeless counted for first time
Up to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.
Meet the finalists of the Attitude Awards
A rock-climber, a bungy-jumping wheelchair user and others are up for Attitude Awards.
Head count aims to paint clearer picture of homelessness
Auckland volunteers take to city streets for first large-scale count of homeless people.
Suffrage anniversary retreat connecting NZ's rebel women
"What we set out to do was find women who really embodied the modern suffragist."
Moana Maniapoto: 'How far have we come?'
Moana Maniapoto reflects on the Black Pearls, and asks how far have we come.
Queen St's future: Makeover plans for NZ's shabby 'golden mile'
Mayor Phil Goff wants to pedestrianise sections of our highest profile street.
Passing on the gift that is te reo Māori
Scotty Morrison recalls a 'Matrix' moment on his journey to fluency in te reo.
More NZ women going childless or delaying children
NZ women are having children later or not at all - but not without serious scrutiny.
Childhood development, mental health and social interactions impacted by the digital age.
A new report reveals the impact digital transformation is having on today's society.
Slow progress in getting New Zealand women into traditionally male fields
Girls outperform boys at schools, but that does not always turn into better jobs and pay.
'Grave concerns' for principals over stress
More primary school principals are reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Fluent Pākehā shares his reo journey
'It is our duty... plus it is fun and good for your brain.'
$4.41 an hour: How much more NZ men earn than women
Inequities in pay, motherhood, retirement and race. Why it's better and worse now.
Pay rise means three jobs down to one
After 12 years of fighting for better wages education support workers get a break.
Grieving farmer raises $70,000 for suicide prevention
After losing a son, John Herlihy threw his energy into fundraising for suicide prevention.
Simplicity gives $72,000 to Lifeline, urges others to match it
Financial firms need to give away more of their $5 billion in profits, Simplicity says.
From a frighteningly dark hole to a 'fabulous' life
Mary Haddock-Staniland says without Lifeline, her life could have had a different outcome.
'Be okay to lean on the people around you' - Lifeline volunteer
Victoria Rendall volunteered for Lifeline after two deaths in her family.
No answer: Suicide helpline missing one in four calls
It is the most called helpline in NZ, but does not have the funding to answer them all.