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'We don't have the resources' - Police Association doubts gang plan
"We are disturbed that this doesn't come with any evidence," Chris Cahill says of newly announced gang units. Audio
'It could happen tomorrow' - Huge quake dangers from our biggest fault
The scale of catastrophe Aotearoa would face after an earthquake and tsunami from our largest fault has been laid bare.
'Where's the support for them?'- debt solution providers lose funding
The government will not continue funding debt solution providers which help people struggling to pay off their loans, raising concerns for people's mental health in a cost of living crisis.
Budgeting service cuts: 'It's like watching a train derail'
With some services facing closure after missing out on the latest government funding, there are concerns for some of NZ's most vulnerable people.
Kāinga Ora home vacancies 'trending downwards' after minister's letter
The agency recently changed the way it counts vacancies so it is more accurate.
Families earning $150,000 struggling to afford rent-to-own
Some families earning $150,000 still can't get into rent-to-own homes due to soaring personal debt, says Habitat for Humanity.
Court decision to name sex offender a 'massive victory' - survivors
The 21-year-old took his fight to keep his name secret to the country's highest court, but his loss means it can be published on 14 June.
'Throw away the red tape', flooding victim urges govt
An inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic storms shows the government must move quickly to save lives and prevent further devastation, those affected say. Audio
Emergency management system not fit for purpose - storm inquiry
The country is not ready to respond to large-scale disasters, a major report into last year's catastrophic storms says.
Housing programme's 'impressive' impact on health and wellbeing
Hospitalisations fell and there were fewer criminal charges - not to mention the fact that incomes grew, too.
'We're just looking for Joseph': Beach dug up in search for missing man
A woman who lives near a beach being searched over the disappearance of the Gisborne man during Cyclone Gabrielle hopes it will result in closure for his whānau.
Government won't commit to emergency housing support past June
The government wants to reduce emergency housing lists, but may cut a service that helps tenants find homes. Audio
Parent-condoned truancy 'harder to put a dent in', principals say
Principals say the latest school attendance figures signal a turning point - but a complete U-turn is a long way off, and the associate education minister is still not smiling. Audio
Lifting rapist's name suppression would ignite 'firestorm', lawyer argues
A judge earlier rejected permanent name suppression - but let it continue to allow an appeal.
Convicted sex offender challenges rule against sex between prisoners
Phillip John Smith says the ban - imposed on prisoners completing a sex offenders' programme - is "illogical".
Builders keen on RMA change to push papakāinga housing
The coalition government agreement suggests removing the need for consent for dwellings less than 60 square metres.
Bus driver praised after rock thrown through windscreen
The rock weighed about 1kg and left splinters of glass scattered across the dashboard and driver's seat.
独一无二的ACC:一个运行了50年的新西兰制度
新西兰ACC制度本周将迎来其运行半个世纪的日子,有人认为值得庆祝,有人呼吁发起改革。但无论如何,这是一个新西兰独有的人身意外伤害赔偿制度,它影响到人们日常生活的方方面面。
ACC turns 50: A uniquely Kiwi scheme
While some say it is something to celebrate, others are calling for change. Audio
Community housing developments stall
There are more than 25,000 applicants waiting for homes, but whether or not they can be built is up in the air. Audio
Trust in Civil Defence broken, residents say after damning report
An independent review found Civil Defence was not prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle, and the "worst case scenario" was not planned for.
Speed and scale of Cyclone Gabrielle overwhelmed officials - report
The national emergency management system "sets up good people to fail", a review has found.
Probe into Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be released
A long-awaited report scrutinising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle will be made public today.
Watch: Canine crime-busters hit the beat
A new cohort of police dogs and their handlers have graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Upper Hutt.