Stories by Eva Corlett
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Pint-sized Patterson no pipsqueak
The country's top female weightlifter is hoping to lift nearly double her bodyweight at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Audio
Paracetamol in pregnancy could reduce daughter's future fertility
Women who take paracetamol while pregnant could reduce their daughter's future fertility, new research suggests. Audio
'Nude, not rude' - Naturism making a comeback
Baring bottoms and flouncing fleshy bits at nudist clubs may seem like a lifestyle from a bygone era, but it's having something of a renaissance. Audio
Landowner refuses to reveal responsibility for pipeline rupture
An environmental group wants authorities to name and shame the digger who damaged an aviation fuel pipeline.
Ministry demands explainer over school spending
The Ministry of Education is seeking a 'please explain' from schools who have been flagged in an audit for unusual or high spending.
Commissioner rejects coroner's child-register plan
The Children's Commissioner will not back a register to monitor all children despite a coroner saying it will save lives.
Complaint to police over kitten stoning video
An animal welfare group to lay a complaint with police after being sent a video of teenagers stoning a kitten to death.
Top greyhound trainer investigated for live-baiting
A top trainer could be kicked out of the greyhound racing industry if it's proven he used live bait to train his dogs.
'How is a parent supposed to survive on $20?'
Alana Takimoana's daughter is five years old - some days she can't afford to buy her breakfast or lunch.
Aucklanders already lining up for Xmas food parcels
People in need have been lining up since midnight to get a Christmas food parcel and presents for their children, Auckland's City Mission says.
Rising rents force Waiheke locals out of home
So many people are struggling on Waiheke island that they're being turned away from a soup kitchen. Video
Mental health advocates: Police wrong to use Tasers on mentally ill
Mental health advocates say the police are wrong to use Tasers on people with mental health issues.
Team NZ steps back from preferred village option
Emirates Team New Zealand has reluctantly accepted Auckland Council's option for the 2021 America's Cup, but wants more super-yacht berths.
Journalist on explicit message: 'I've reached my limit'
A Hamilton city councillor has apologised for sending a sexually explicit message to a woman, which he says was a joke. Audio
Auckland homeowners frustrated at rates uncertainty
Auckland homeowners grappling with increased land values are worried they'll be caught out by a massive rates hike. Audio
Architect and buildings honoured at awards
The architect responsible for some of the country's most striking contemporary buildings has been awarded the country's top architecture honour.
Tauranga teen had history of dangerous driving - coroner
A coroner has found a Tauranga teenager who died after his car plunged down a bank had a history of driving dangerously.
Motocross victim's family want better spectator protection
The family of a man killed at a motocross event want stricter trackside rules to prevent other spectators being killed.
Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted a North Island council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease.
My Food Bag: Some customers say they're still waiting
My Food Bag is going to have to pull something special out of the bag to hold onto disgruntled customers, a brand expert says.
Rally challenges govt to act on migrant student issues
The Labour Party is considering ways to crack down on offshore education agents who submit fraudulent documents to gain students' visas.
Pharmacists lobby against codeine prescription move
Making common over-the-counter painkillers prescription-only will clog up already stretched medical centres and leave others suffering in silence, pharmacists say.
Call for better autism diagnosis, data for girls
Girls' futures and even their lives are at risk because it takes too long to recognise when they have autism, parents say.
Dobbyn moved to tears
Singer Dave Dobbyn was moved to tears at a commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Passchendaele.
New tech improves daily life for blind community
The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology.