Stories by Soumya Bhamidipati

这位移名顾问已三次被告上法庭，在其中一桩案件中，由于他的瞒报和擅自改签，导致客户一家人都成为非法逾期滞留者。

A man with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability died after support workers failed to cut up his food, despite knowing he was at risk of choking.

China is now New Zealand's fourth major partner when it comes to co-producing scientific publications.

The Chief Human Rights Commissioner says too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes, and is calling for the creation of a housing ombudsman. Audio

John Lawlor has been before the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal three times, including for a case where he failed to tell his clients they were illegal overstayers.

A multibillion-dollar transport plan for the capital is back on track after an eleventh hour bid failed to stop it.

Prison guards and justice advocates are calling for Corrections to be held to account, in the wake of a scathing report from the Chief Ombudsman.

Universities are warning the under-funding of secondary school teacher education is critical.

Several of the interviewees spoke about physical and emotional abuse, with some who lived in a youth residence confined to their rooms when they tried to discuss their sexuality and gender identities.

A man whose daughter was killed in a car that fled from police says encouraging more pursuits is madness.

Mourners from all walks of life trickle into the Newtown funeral home - buskers, police, social workers, government bureaucrats, gang members, and the mayor.

Auckland Council is inspecting boarding houses at least three times less often than it should be.

The building director says tenants will get their bonds back, but he does not know when.

One of the challenges is the size of the 294m ship and a risk assessment is being carried out on how to bring it into port, Wellington's harbourmaster says. Audio

Close to 700 prisoners at one of the country's biggest jails will soon be able to receive in-person visits for the first time since the pandemic started.

Corrections has paid almost a year's worth of wages to Rimutaka Prison staff who have not worked while they are being investigated for misconduct.

The government has gone back to primary school teachers with a third deal which promises pay rises of between 11-14 percent over three years.

The Cook Strait ferries have hit yet more troubled waters after four Bluebridge sailings were cancelled on Monday.

A three waters industry body has found multiple problems across water service systems nationwide, including a failure to check if fire hydrants are working.

Corrections is promising to reopen three major jails which have been closed to visitors since the pandemic began three years ago.

Wellington's bus drivers will be getting more pay in their pockets following a decision by the regional council.

The ongoing threat of landslides in Auckland sparked a plea from emergency officials for a rapid rescue team to be on call 24/7.

With ingredients like pasta, energy drink syrup and short ribs, the concoctions may sounds unsual but the beer will all go down for a good cause.

Three people are in prison for breaching their community sentence conditions during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wellington Water says it needs more time to upgrade its Waterloo Water Treatment Plant after an increase in chlorine requirements for drinking water.