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Human Rights Commission creates new uniform guidelines for schools
The launch of a school uniform guideline included Taieri MP Ingrid Leary, her son Marli Atu and Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon.
The launch of a school uniform guideline included Taieri MP Ingrid Leary, her son Marli Atu and Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon.
Police Minister announces $6m fund to combat ramraids
Police Minister Poto Williams announces $6m will go towards installing bollards, alarms and fog cannons in stores to combat ramraids.
Police Minister Poto Williams announces $6m will go towards installing bollards, alarms and fog cannons in stores to combat ramraids.
On the property ladder at age 23, then the dream slipped away
Louise Reddiford bought her first house aged 23 but a slip means she can no longer live in it. She owns the two-storey townhouse back from the slip face.
Louise Reddiford bought her first house aged 23 but a slip means she can no longer live in it. She owns the two-storey townhouse back from the slip face.
Bastion Point occupiers recall being evicted 44 years ago
It was 44 years to the day since the Government sent 800 police and NZDF personnel to remove those occupying the land at Takaparawhau.
It was 44 years to the day since the Government sent 800 police and NZDF personnel to remove those occupying the land at Takaparawhau.
Government banking on nostalgia to get people moving again
Push Play, started in 1999, is returning in a bid to get exercise levels up, but as Kate Nicol-Williams explains, there are no work out rules.
Push Play, started in 1999, is returning in a bid to get exercise levels up, but as Kate Nicol-Williams explains, there are no work out rules.
Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs involved in Auckland’s night of shootings
Superintendent Jill Rogers said it was concerning that two of the addresses targeted in shootings on Tuesday night have no gang links.
Superintendent Jill Rogers said it was concerning that two of the addresses targeted in shootings on Tuesday night have no gang links.
Family hasn't used front door since son's death two years ago
Paul Daniel Pita, 27, died in a workplace accident in Auckland's Albany in May 2020. His parents Pita Tanile and Temilo Pita are speaking out for the two-year anniversary of his death.
Paul Daniel Pita, 27, died in a workplace accident in Auckland's Albany in May 2020. His parents Pita Tanile and Temilo Pita are speaking out for the two-year anniversary of his death.
Charity turns around failing tourist attraction, and young lives, at the same time
The Sheepworld farm hit a rough patch during the pandemic, but was saved at the last minute by an unlikely buyer.
The Sheepworld farm hit a rough patch during the pandemic, but was saved at the last minute by an unlikely buyer.
Talking Rubbish turns south Auckland's trash into treasure
The Māngere East Family Services in south Auckland community centre recycles, reuses and repairs donated and recovered items and has a community garden.
The Māngere East Family Services in south Auckland community centre recycles, reuses and repairs donated and recovered items and has a community garden.
March 15 first responders to be honoured
A range of Commissioner's Awards will be presented to 59 staff for their involvement in Operation Deans, following the 2019 mass shooting at two mosques that left 51 people dead.
A range of Commissioner's Awards will be presented to 59 staff for their involvement in Operation Deans, following the 2019 mass shooting at two mosques that left 51 people dead.
What changes for the user in Web 3.0?
Janine Grainger, CEO of Easy Crypto, Aaron McDonald, entrepreneur and tech investor, and Alex Sims, associate professor at University of Auckland, on the future of the internet.
Janine Grainger, CEO of Easy Crypto, Aaron McDonald, entrepreneur and tech investor, and Alex Sims, associate professor at University of Auckland, on the future of the internet.
'I've wanted to do it for a long time': Learning te reo a goal for National Party leader Christopher Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is getting one-on-one te reo Māori lessons and says it's a gateway to a better understanding of te ao Māori.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is getting one-on-one te reo Māori lessons and says it's a gateway to a better understanding of te ao Māori.
National's Christopher Luxon lashes Government hard on inflation
The cost of living, "squeezed middle" and inflation are issues National Party leader Christopher Luxon is hearing about around Aotearoa, he said during a visit to Hamilton.
The cost of living, "squeezed middle" and inflation are issues National Party leader Christopher Luxon is hearing about around Aotearoa, he said during a visit to Hamilton.
Painter wins $275k from Iranian embassy
Wellington-based Iranian embassy staff did not turn up to court, where the embassy was ordered to pay almost $275,000 to a painter for unpaid work.
Wellington-based Iranian embassy staff did not turn up to court, where the embassy was ordered to pay almost $275,000 to a painter for unpaid work.
AIA wants $250,000 back from small business operator after audit
AIA wants $250,000 in income protection payments from injured mechanic Geoff Bagnall, claiming he had not disclosed other income. Bagnall has taken the case to the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman.
AIA wants $250,000 in income protection payments from injured mechanic Geoff Bagnall, claiming he had not disclosed other income. Bagnall has taken the case to the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman.
Property owner suing council and developer over poor house build
Henry Wiraja bought his first home in the Auckland suburb of Massey in 2012. What began as a slight drainage issue revealed a much more worrying secret - his house is sinking.
Henry Wiraja bought his first home in the Auckland suburb of Massey in 2012. What began as a slight drainage issue revealed a much more worrying secret - his house is sinking.
Queenstown welcomes flight from Australia
When a Qantas flight touches down from Sydney, it will mark the return of direct trans-Tasman travel to the southern tourism hotspot.
When a Qantas flight touches down from Sydney, it will mark the return of direct trans-Tasman travel to the southern tourism hotspot.
Youth aid team tackling rise in Waikato crime fighting uphill battle
Hamilton business owners say even after intervention from police, many youths were back on the streets in a short time.
Hamilton business owners say even after intervention from police, many youths were back on the streets in a short time.
How reforms will change health system: Andrew Little
Health minister Andrew Little goes through the detail on the imminent health system reforms, and whether the budget spending will reach where it is needed.
Health minister Andrew Little goes through the detail on the imminent health system reforms, and whether the budget spending will reach where it is needed.
Coat-tails, thresholds and Māori roll changes in new member’s bill
Auckland University election expert professor Jennifer Curtin discusses a wide-ranging member’s bill about electoral law reform by Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Auckland University election expert professor Jennifer Curtin discusses a wide-ranging member’s bill about electoral law reform by Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Marine farmers could soon be able to check crops from their desks
World-first technology being trialled in nelson, allows them to track water temperature and the health of the shellfish in real time.
World-first technology being trialled in nelson, allows them to track water temperature and the health of the shellfish in real time.
At least 25% of Auckland's character homes set to lose special protection
The mayor says the council's hands are tied as it's having to bow to the Government's push for greater housing intensification.
The mayor says the council's hands are tied as it's having to bow to the Government's push for greater housing intensification.
Opponents of Waiheke Island marina development in disbelief
The Department of Conservation didn't put in a submission on the resource consent despite being asked to by the Auckland Council.
The Department of Conservation didn't put in a submission on the resource consent despite being asked to by the Auckland Council.
In the studio with Wellington potter Karla Marie
"As soon as I stepped into my own studio space as an independent artist, I was using bright colours. I chose my signature colour as a right of passage."
"As soon as I stepped into my own studio space as an independent artist, I was using bright colours. I chose my signature colour as a right of passage."
Full Interview: Richard Fitness tells his story
Richard Fitness reported an injury to his employer Affco, after suffering excruciating pain on the job, but the meat works under-paid him by more than $5000.
Richard Fitness reported an injury to his employer Affco, after suffering excruciating pain on the job, but the meat works under-paid him by more than $5000.
National slams Government for ‘band-aid cost of living panic payment’
Deputy Leader, Nicola Willis, says money to provide temporary relief to Kiwis isn’t enough to make a meaningful difference.
Deputy Leader, Nicola Willis, says money to provide temporary relief to Kiwis isn’t enough to make a meaningful difference.
‘Temporary, targeted support’ key to tackling cost of living - Robertson
The Finance Minister has defending the Government’s temporary relief schemes, saying anything permanent would further fuel inflation.
The Finance Minister has defending the Government’s temporary relief schemes, saying anything permanent would further fuel inflation.