Stories by Gwen Mcclure
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NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but.
Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant
Moving an elephant across an ocean is no small feat for her keepers, physically or mentally.
A question of consent on the operating table
At North Shore Hospital, anaesthetised patients were examined by student doctors without giving consent. It's likely that most don't even know it happened.
The case for a more fun New Zealand
The Detail: During New Zealand Play Week, experts say play should be mandatory, and a bit riskier.
High-flying Du Val's crash and burn
A convoluted drama playing out for an Auckland property developer has ensnared small-scale investors and contractors alike.
Bougainville's new independence push brings in Kiwi mediator
The Detail - Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the past 30 years.
Forensic science at the fore in the Polkinghorne trial, but it's only a 'tool'
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context
The massive cost of not getting an HPV vaccination
Every year, 600 people are diagnosed with HPV-related cancers that could be prevented with a free vaccine
Paedophile priests were dumped in the Pacific as 'geographic solution'
The region served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there.
SIS report spells out threats facing NZ
In 2024, spying has gone high tech - but it's not all cybercrime and internet hacking
