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Funding ban on cultural reports unfair - lawyers
NZ lawyers are speaking out as the government scraps funding for cultural reports.
Review of Christchurch terrorist's prison conditions dismissed
The judicial review was dismissed in the Auckland High Court this morning.
Potential buyer for scheme overseeing 150 flats for retiree residents
Auckland Council's property arm is in negotiations with a potential buyer for a scheme overseeing 150 flats designated for retiree residents.
Kiwi cinema's 'jack of all trades' knighted
The award-winning actor, writer and director has brought many New Zealand stories to the stage and screen during his 40-year career.
Homeowner questions why storm-damaged property not included in support package
An Auckland homeowner has asked the chief ombudsman to investigate why she and others with storm-damaged homes have been declined the government's temporary accommodation support.
'We're still broken' - Counselling shortage for those dealing with trauma from Auckland floods
Aucklanders struggling with the stress and trauma of storm-wrecked homes are having to wait up to four weeks for counselling.
Flood-hit Auckland homeowners declined accommodation support call for review
Some Auckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on storm-damaged homes, as well as rent for the house they are living in, after being denied accommodation support.
'Very small pot' of funds for Whakaari White Island eruption victims
A court has been told there will not be enough money to properly compensate the survivors and families of victims of the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption.
'Immense sadness', 'relief' as homeowner receives council's buyout offer
A Muriwai resident is among the first owners of storm-damaged homes in Auckland to receive a buyout offer.
'People up at night worrying' as retirement savings dry up amid cost of living crisis
The Retirement Commissioner is joining budget advisors in raising alarm over a steep rise in people withdrawing their savings from KiwiSaver as they struggle with rising prices.
'It is my responsibility to speak out on injustices': Whaea to homeless Michelle Kidd retires
She checks on homeless people on her way to work and responds to texts for help in the dead of night. After 31 years as a social worker, Michelle Kidd QSM is retiring.
What's next for Auckland 'transport challenges' now light rail halted?
The government has agreed to cancel Labour's multi-billion-dollar light rail plans - but it is not clear what it will do instead.
Court of New Beginnings helping offenders turn their lives around
A court that writes off charges for recurring low-level crime is helping Auckland's homeless off the streets and into work.
Two women charged with possession of counterfeit banknotes in Pukekohe
Police have arrested two women after forged $50 and $5 notes were found following a number of complaints.
One-third of people seeking accommodation support after storms turned down
Almost a third of people who have applied for the government's accommodation support for those displaced by storms have been turned down.
Auckland museum display has no mention of 2019 Whakaari disaster
The out-of-date volcano exhibit tells visitors that it is still possible to visit Whakaari / White Island by helicopter.
Millions spent by WorkSafe on Whakaari White Island disaster investigation
The investigation has been New Zealand's 'largest and most complex' health and safety investigation and prosecutions.
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
It takes weeks to house rough sleepers, and while eliminating homelessness is an unreasonable goal, Auckland Council is aiming to make it "rare".
因管道破裂,奥克兰港遭“巨量”粪水污染,管理部门建议:别去钓鱼
卫生部门表示致病物质会在海洋生物体内沉积,但仍有大量民众前往码头钓鱼。水务部门表示对怀特玛塔港的水质检测将一直持续到圣诞节。
Aucklanders ignore safety warnings to fish in polluted harbour
Signs warning Aucklanders to stay out of the water and not fish are likely to be permanent on a number of inner beaches this summer. Audio
State homes won't be included in Auckland council flood buyouts
Kāinga Ora says flood-damaged state houses in Auckland will not be eligible for a buyout.
'Flicker of hope': Muriwai resident hopeful of pre-Christmas deal
Auckland Council has started to inform owners of the worst-affected flood damaged homes that they are eligible for a buyout.
'Unprecedented interest': Lucrative pay and housing packages lure police to Australia
It may be the land of snakes and spiders but lucrative pay and housing packages are luring an unprecedented number of New Zealand police officers across the Tasman.
Demand for more powers to move on Auckland's 'nuisance' rough sleepers, drug users
Business owners and councillors say antisocial behaviour in the city centre has gotten out of control and they want the streets' rough sleepers, drinkers and drug dealers to be moved on.