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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.
Nationwide rollout of drug courts would save 'millions' - criminologist
Experts say NZ's three Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts are far more effective than prison rehab - and they want more of them.
'A bit of a jungle': Concertgoers say public transport could have been better
Auckland Transport is defending how it handled an influx of public transport users at the weekend, but Pink fans say the service was confusing and inefficient.
White Island Tours cannot afford fines, 'likely' to go into liquidation
Victims of the eruption will receive $5m reparations, paid for by insurance, but the tour company has no funds to cover its $517k fine, lawyer says.
Woman pleads guilty to helping accused man avoid arrest after Auckland killing
Tiari Boon-Harris pleaded guilty to aiding a man accused of a fatal shooting on Auckland's Queen Street in August 2023.
Residents take case against council over land gifted to pensioners
Kāinga Ora is is reapplying to build a 68-unit complex in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.
Welfare crackdown will directly hit homeless youth - advocate
"What these young people are going through is already traumatic," advocates say.
High school closed after threatening call
Police advised the school to close after the threat was made on Sunday.
Mammogram extension overdue - cancer victim's daughter
Sarah's mum was too old for free scans when diagnosed with breast cancer. Had the exension come earlier, she might still be alive, Sarah says.
Prison fails to adequately address mental health needs - inspector
Inmates seeking mental health support were waiting up to three months to see a clinician, inspectors say.
Ceremony marks first anniversary of Muriwai firefighters' deaths
Hundreds have gathered at Auckland's west coast to remember two firefighters who died during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Auckland CBD an economic powerhouse, but businesses struggling
Auckland's city centre has beaten New Zealand's economic growth for two years straight, but businesses in the area say they are still struggling to keep afloat.
Man who helped Brazilian women work illegally as prostitutes sentenced
Michael James Sloan and his co-defendant acted as booking agents for 15 Brazilian women, arranging advertising, handling customer service and bookings.
Arrests made at Christchurch protest
Four people have been arrested after blocking traffic in Christchurch during a protest on this afternoon.
Medical centre's failure to refer patient to urologist led to his death - report
A medical centre has been asked to apologise to the family of a man who died after complications from prostate cancer.
Work and Income's lack of empathy sending people back to jail - criminologist
The service should be focused on providing stable housing for released prisoners, the Auckland criminologist says.
Work and Income case manager tells client to 'go rob a bank'
Sajay Singh was told to "shut up" and that he shouldn't be "fussy" during a call about accommodation. Audio