Stories by Emma Hatton

A third of young people with type one diabetes are purposely not taking insulin, or are at risk of avoiding insulin, in order to lose weight.

Local fashion designers are hopeful the closure of New Zealand's two largest high-end fashion fabric providers will help pave the way for greater transparency within the industry.

The Auckland Council will be taken to court over its decision to ban two right-wing speakers from using a council venue for a seminar next month. Audio

A public talk by two controversial Canadians accused of hate speech has been cancelled after Auckland's mayor Phil Goff banned them from all council venues.

Bus services in Wellington are being disrupted as a new company prepares to take over services.

Decades of discoloured water for Foxton Beach are hoped to be over from Monday but residents say they will believe it when they see it.

The government needs to better educate motorists on how often they should be checking their tyres, the AA says.

A charter vessel industry group says the findings into the capsize of the boat Francie in the Kaipara harbour two years ago are a bit light.

It is almost certain more people would have survived the capsize of fishing charter Francie if they had been wearing life jackets fitted with crotch straps, an investigation report says.

Frustrated Tolaga Bay locals have been left none the wiser following a meeting last night about massive storm damage.

Homeowners are being warned not to run the risk of under-insuring their homes in a bid to avoid paying for rising premiums.

The palliative care sector is warning a crisis for New Zealand's ageing population is imminent as not enough people are being trained in end-of-life care.

Analysis - An anxious three-and-a-half years for Nicky Hager has come to an end after a settlement announced today was reached between the New Zealand Police and the journalist.

Prison guards are handcuffing prisoners five times more often than they used to and say it's to protect themselves from rising gang violence.

Local councils are facing multi-million dollar insurance hikes as earthquake risks and the effects of climate change start to hit the back pocket.

Scrap metal dealers are being asked to keep watch for a number of bronze plaques stolen from Wellington's Botanic Garden over the past week.

Ten people, including the man who stepped in during an Auckland knife attack, were presented with bravery awards today.

Skiers and snowboarders have got lucky with a last minute decision to open Coronet Peak today, two weeks earlier than expected.

Victims of burgled homes, rented out through online booking sites, may not be eligible for compensation.

The government is spending almost $10 million to fix up 66 state houses in the Hutt Valley by September, but neighbours say more needs to be done to ensure the welfare of tenants.

A three year rescue fund for a popular Wellington train service is coming to the end of the line next month.

More than 100 mussel farms are closed in the Marlborough Sounds after a toxic algae ripped through the region earlier this month - the biggest shutdown the industry has experienced in over a decade.

The Chief Censor will review a children's movie that stirred up strife overseas, even after it was announced the offending scenes would be removed.

It's not quite a slap in the face with a wet fish but hoki skins, once destined for pet food, are now in a facemask and going on sale in China this month.

The country's ballooning prison population can be reduced by revising bail, parole and sentencing law.