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New abuse inquiry chair: 'She needs to understand she's dealing with survivors'
Survivors of abuse in state and church care are split over the appointment of Judge Coral Shaw as the new chair of the Royal Commission.
Auckland alcohol licensing trusts guilty of misleading public
West Auckland's alcohol licensing trusts have been found guilty of misleading the public in claiming that 47 percent of profits were given back to the community.
Tenant in new $28m social housing block: 'It's a dream come true'
A tenant moving into a brand new Auckland social housing complex says it's a dream come true to have a place of her own after previously being homeless.
Drug syndicate 'leader' had $215k in apartment when arrested
Two men described as leaders of a drug syndicate smuggling methamphetamine from California have been given lengthy prison terms.
Calls for Korean mental health resources
Korean mental health workers are calling for more resources in their communities in New Zealand, especially when the cultural norm is to turn to alcohol instead of counselling.
SkyCity evacuation: Staff initially told they had to use annual leave
A SkyCity worker says he was outraged when staff were initially told yesterday they had to take annual leave if they wanted to go home as the nearby international convention centre burned.
AT votes to lower speed limits on many Auckland roads
Auckland Transport has voted to implement a bylaw which will lower speed limits on many Auckland roads. Audio
Who will snag top prize at the great NZ sausage competition?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to whip out the barbie and get those sausages cooking. But which banger is the best?
Hundreds more homes to be produced after off-site manufacturer boosts capacity
A $15m revamp of the country's largest off-site home manufacturer opened in Auckland today, which will now be able to pump out 500 new homes a year.
First Person: 'I'm done with the rhetoric' on Japan
First Person - Comments implying Japan's RWC win over Scotland was a fluke or questioning the ethnicity of the players are uncomfortable to say the least, writes Jessie Chiang.
University pastoral care code: 'It's been tragic that it's taken this'
Students say it's tragic that it's taken a death to force a law change to ensure they are looked after properly at university hostels.
Unhappy Spark Sport customers horrified it now has cricket rights
A group of Spark Sport customers already unhappy with its Rugby World Cup coverage is horrified the company has been given the rights for cricket games played at home.
Lack of policy over increasing suicide rates for Asians
A new report shows the number of suicides in the Asian population is growing, but no specific policies exist to try to reduce it.
'We've dropped the ball with about 100 kids' - children's commissioner
A new report into locked in care for youth has found that some children are constantly bullied and many have suicidal thoughts.
Where to for Me Too, conference asks
Two years on from the Harvey Weinstein scandal, women in the film industry are optimistic about change but say there's still an awful lot to be done.
'How can we sit by while our young people are dying?'
South Auckland residents say they won't sit idly by while their young people die and are calling on those running for election to step up, and ensure support services are easy to access.
Police officer told drunk man to drive to station
A Gisborne police officer who told a drunk man to drive to a police station has been pinged by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
'It does break your heart'
About 50 people met in South Auckland yesterday evening to light candles, sing waiata and write messages of support to for the family of Dimetrius Pairama, who was found dead in an empty state house…
Ritchies fined for fatal Christmas Eve crash in 2016
Bus company Ritchies has been fined $210,000 over the 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash that killed three people from Tonga.
Concerns raised about Owha the leopard seal
Serious concerns are held for Owha, a resident Auckland leopard seal who has been seen foaming with plastic in her mouth.
Kōkako tours let the public get up close with threatened birds
In the 1990s, kōkako numbers in the Hunua Ranges dropped to about 20. Now, they're bouncing back, and the public can now get up close to them.
Restaurant owner frustrated at Immigration NZ: 'Have some emotion'
An Auckland restaurant owner feels helpless and ignored by Immigration New Zealand as he tries to sort out visas problems for his foreign workers.
Safety concerns: South Auckland residents demand action over toilets
Māngere residents say they are being neglected and put at risk after having to make do with public toilets affected by a compromised roof for eight months now.
'I had a lot of goals ... I can't pursue those dreams anymore'
Victims of a 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash that killed three people from Tonga say they now live with anger, lost dreams and recurring nightmares. Video
Free measles vaccinations offered in South Auckland
A Tongan church elder in Auckland says there needs to be more awareness in the community about the seriousness of measles.