Jessie Chiang

Former youth workers who were put into South Auckland after increasing violence more than a decade ago say the same approach is needed now.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised to help Muslim women who are interested in politics.

A community representative in Auckland says she's been sidelined by her peers after posting photos online with Green and Labour party MPs.

Pacific leaders say they're tired of waiting for a cultural centre and are calling on Auckland Council to act.

An advocacy group for tenants is concerned over whether new guidelines from the privacy commissioner will actually protect renters.

A University of Auckland student says she's been in the dark after an investigation into an altercation on campus that left her on the ground.

Women prisoners say they feel discriminated against by employers and that finding a job once they're on the outside is extremely difficult.

A Huntly mother says her family has been left traumatised following an early morning police raid.

Death threats, "sexually worded" messages and attempted silencing targeted at New Zealanders who protested Hong Kong's extradition bill.

Gamers may be over the moon about the country's first 5G network, but tech experts say that for everyday users, it's unlikely to be worth it.

A resident who lives close to a Tauranga bridge where a large sinkhole has appeared says there's concern that the bridge may collapse.

Claims of rapes and robberies of homeless people who were moved out of South Auckland has advocacy groups desperate to have them return from the central city.

A New Zealander in Hong Kong says violent protests that ended in demonstrators breaking into parliament and defacing the walls has been disturbing.

A couple who used to suffer from depression is now using their love of cars to help vulnerable young people in South Auckland.

A Christian radio station is reluctantly selling off its 7000-strong vinyl collection but hopes it will be enjoyed by people who will treasure the LPs.

In this episode of Voices; we hear local reactions to a controversial new extradition bill in Hong Kong with mainland China that's been suspended - for now.

A bike stunt competition for South Auckland youth is being hailed as a successful way to engage with young people. Video

One of two Islamic primary schools in the country says there is a desperate need for more schools for Muslims.

It is extremely concerning there's now been four assaults this year on hospital security guards working for the same company, a union says.

Furious Waiheke locals say they're sick of expensive ferry fares and cancelled or delayed services and have told the ferry company Fullers they want change immediately.

A private school in Auckland has banned phones during school hours for junior students and says they're seeing more interactive and imaginative play as a result.

The children of a security guard who was assaulted and seriously injured at Waikato Hospital say her employer does not look after its staff.

With tenants kicked out of state housing in Tāmaki to make room for new developments, the housing provider in charge of the redevelopment is pinning the blame on Housing NZ.

A South Auckland suburb desperate for healthy food options is taking matters into its own hands. Following Ōtara's Pātaka Kai initiative, the community is looking at setting up an app and a nutritious…

South Auckland counselling services have seen a big jump in the number of people needing help and say recent shootings are a contributing factor.