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You break it, you bought it
A proposed law means tenants will pay their landlord's excess when they break stuff. But is it fair?
From child poverty to early puberty
Researchers who linked poverty to early puberty, say it could lead to an abundance of problems in adolescence, including substance abuse and depression.
The wonderful story of Wednesday Adams
Did Ryan Adams really care about cemetery cat? The Wireless investigates.
This bill aims to make work a safe place for victims of domestic violence
But how will the Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill work? And can employers afford it?
'Women get raped because men rape them'
For Rape Awareness Week, two women share their stories of survival.
What have care workers had to do for minimum wage?
We asked two aged care workers about their jobs.
‘They really don’t like it if we fail anyone’
Tertiary education staff say they are under increasing pressure to perform with smaller budgets and bigger classes. What does that mean for students?
Designer of New Zealand brand Maggie Marilyn shortlisted for prestigious prize
Her work could be judged by fashion greats like Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel, Fendi), abd Phoebe Philo (Celine).
The truth is out there
The discovery of seven new planets puts us a step closer to answering the question ‘are we alone.’
This 19-year-old scientist built a machine that sorts Skittles by colour
If only it had existed when Van Halen were in their prime.
Pharmac's thinking about funding sanitary products
In the meantime, here's some ridiculous alternatives that people have come up with.
Christchurch fire contained, but volatile
The Port Hills fire has been contained within a 30km perimeter.
What we know about the Port Hills fire
Today is day four of a Christchurch blaze that has destroyed homes and killed one.
'We’d like to meet with her if that’s what she wants'
Five women abused for being Muslim forgive their attacker - and would like to meet her.
The step brother of a prominent MP is awaiting trial in a Californian prison, charged with murder
Here’s what we know about Clinton Thinn.
Pushing back against the politics of Trump
We talk to protesters at last night's No Ban, No Wall rally.
'Just saying that this is not the Kiwi way is not enough'
We talk to people living in New Zealand who are affected by Trump's travel ban.
This cannabis product won't even get you high, so why is it illegal?
Government scientists say CBD should be approved as a medicine, but the Ministry of Health says no.
What’s gonna happen to little ol’ New Zealand now that Trump is in power?
Short answer: nobody knows.
Ovary action: The best placards from Women's Marches across NZ
Acting local, thinking global.
Microbeads, those tiny bits of plastic in make-up, are finally set to be banned
This is a good move for our oceans.