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First Home Grants scrapped: Hopes for ownership dwindle
Those blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme say the news comes as a slap in the face.
'We were really afraid': Painful memories as heavy rain hits Māngere again
The torrential rain kept residents on edge as the rising Te Ararata stream again spilled into their streets.
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Gang member behind Ponsonby shooting was deemed 'low-risk' by Corrections
Hone Kay-Selwyn shot a man, but had been deemed as a low risk of reoffending by the Corrections Department in 2020.
Restarting redundancy process would cause significant disruption for TVNZ
E tū union has told the Employment Relations Authority it wants to see the broadcaster restart its redundancy process and "work properly" with staff to shape the future for the organisation.
TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information, union argues
TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.
Eden Park revamp v waterfront stadium: Which is ahead?
A working group says there is no favourite - but the public wants to see a new stadium on Auckland's waterfront.
Anzac Day trading restrictions: What happens to businesses?
Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday.
Residents of Auckland apartment building 'won't have to move out'
The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to vacate will be removed today.
Residents of 16-floor apartment building ordered to evacuate
"Significant" fire safety concerns and cockroach infestations have plagued the Auckland CBD highrise.
New language rules may force exploited migrants to leave NZ
One worker borrowed thousands to pay for her visa and is worried her lack of English will prevent her from having it renewed.
Questions about lodge destroyed by fire remain
The investigation into the fire at Parnell's City Garden Lodge is still underway, and whether it is being treated as suspicious remains unknown.
Boarding house destroyed by fire failed safety checks twice last year
Parnell's City Garden Lodge had several areas of non-compliance, including a problematic external fire escape.
Real estate agent warned after using fake Asian accent
A high-profile Auckland real estate agent has been given a warning after posting a video of herself giving a sales pitch using a fake accent. Video
Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Several companies being sentenced for health and safety failings in the lead up to the Whakaari White Island eruption argue that their culpability needs to be considered in the context of WorkSafe's…
Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'
Family of 23-year-old tour guide Tipene Maangi broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
Efeso Collins' family speak for first time after death
The 49-year-old was "the anchor of our tight-knit family", his aiga says.
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins as role model: 'Someone we could look up to'
The Green MP is being remembered as an inspiration for Māori and Pasifika communities - particularly rangatahi.
Rise in hate incidents reported to police
Police now have two years worth of data on the types of hate incidents reported across NZ - including the demographics targeted - but it's still unclear when hate crimes will be made a standalone…
