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New, free mobile laundry and shower service for rough sleepers

The van has a built in shower in the back, two washing machines and two dryers.

Affordable rentals needed to end homeless crisis: support workers

Homeless crisis easing, but far from over, support groups say.

Editorial: Rethink on social housing build needed

EDITORIAL: The Government should help charities provide some social housing.

Auckland homeless count numbers in: 800 sleeping on streets

About 800 people sleep on the street or in cars in Auckland each night.

Future ghettos? Concern over Govt's house build process

Concern as Government cuts up front funding for new community houses.

12 Questions: Juliet Gerrard, PM's science advisor

The Auckland University professor says science can only be one aspect of policy making.

Glen Eden on track for big changes

Project aims to slow traffic in Glen Eden as apartment blocks rise.

Five ways to deal with women's rage

COMMENT: Anger is one of the most hopeful and forward thinking of all our emotions.

Child labourer gets second shot at school

Anu spent 14 hours a day sewing leather but now she has a shot at "becoming someone".

Struggle over trust, sexual politics and consensus

Yesterday's showdown on Capitol Hill was a raw, scorched-earth confrontation.

New Auckland state homes to cater to disabled

Auckland tenants with a disability to benefit from new 71-unit Housing NZ complex.

Bosses of 10 Govt agencies to be held accountable - new plan to tackle NZ's appalling violence

All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Watch in VR: Child bride tale: 'This one got to me'

Filmmaker Gabo Arora describes how this child bride story affected him deeply.

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

<i>Assassination Nation</i> 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.