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Petition started to oppose 'flawed' ram raid bill
Community leaders and youth advocates are gathering signatures for a petition against the ram raid bill, saying it will cause more harm than good.
Woman loses use of legs after 'nangs' overdose
"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio
'We've lost everything': NZ-based Brazilians raise funds for flood victims
A169 people have been reported dead so far amid non-stop rain since April in Brazil. Audio
'They treat everyone like trash' - MSD receives almost 5000 complaints about staff in two years
People seeking support from Work and Income say MSD staff are lacking compassion.
'People are getting killed out there' - Youth emergency centre prepares to open
The first stage of an Auckland 24-hour youth emergency centre is opening its doors to the public next week.
Minister takes up couple's case after advisor forgets visa application
After multiple pleas and petition, an Auckland couple's residency case is being looked at by the Associate Minister of Immigration.
'Treated like an animal': Prisoners kept inside 24 hours some days
Lionel Rusia was one of 190 prisoners who were only allowed an hour outside every second day. Audio
Couple to leave NZ after 8 years because advisor forgot to apply for visa
Newton Santos and his wife, Nubia, paid over $4000 for the service. "As far as we knew, everything was all good." Audio
Myanmar community calls for travel ban ahead of ASEAN meeting
Granting visas for the junta would contradict New Zealand's support for democracy in Myanmar, say local members of the community.
Children suspected of measles not infected, further testing shows
Although rare, false-positive tests sometimes happened, says a National Public Health Service clinician.
Government policies 'taking people backwards' - Labour
Increases in the minimum wage and benefits must be tied to inflation, says Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni.
Auckland housing affordability boosted by Unitary Plan - research
The 2016 plan allowed for intensification, which is helping keep housing and rental costs lower than they would otherwise be, an economist says.
奥克兰机场新的临时上落客区下周投用,国际出发/到达旅客成首批体验者
新的机场基础设施将为未来留出足够增长空间,但航空公司方面担心建设成本最终将转嫁到旅客身上,奥克兰机场未来8年将跻身南半球最贵之列。
Wellington train services to be disrupted over Easter for 'highly invasive' maintenance
An official says the closures are necessary to ensure a more resilient network system.
Watch: A first look at Auckland Airport's new drop-off area
Auckland International Airport's new area is opening to the public next week, with the promise it will make travellers' journeys easier and faster.
MediaWorks hacking victim 'shocked', concerned for personal information
A victim of the MediaWorks hack says she is frightened by what the hacker could do with her information.
Student attacks pose challenge to schools across Aotearoa - principals' association
It comes after footage of a student at Auckland's Ōrewa College being thrown on the ground, kicked and stepped on surfaced.
Former army officer jailed after raping Wellington sex worker
A former army officer has been sentenced to four years in jail after raping a sex worker in Wellington.
'I've been beaten, the house has been robbed': Doubts Kāinga Ora changes will help
Kāinga Ora tenants abused by their neighbours aren't confident a new government crackdown will make a difference.
Going electric could save you thousands - report
"Because our fossil fuel prices are so high, electrification of households and businesses is now a smart, economic decision," a charity says. Audio
One in 10 still using opioids three months after surgery
The research also highlighted an increasing rate of opioid prescribing among older adults, particularly women and those over 85.
NZ Airports Association wants greater fare transparency
It says Air NZ is blaming Auckland Airport "when it's their own record-high domestic airfares and cost add-ons" driving up costs for consumers.
Kāinga Ora cans controversial social housing development
The state landlord says the development, which residents have fiercely opposed, "no longer stacks up".
More than $3m already spent planning Auckland social housing complex
Kāinga Ora has spent more than $3m on the planning stages of a social housing development.