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Unhappy Spark Sport customers horrified it now has cricket rights
A group of Spark Sport customers already unhappy with its Rugby World Cup coverage is horrified the company has been given the rights for cricket games played at home.
Lack of policy over increasing suicide rates for Asians
A new report shows the number of suicides in the Asian population is growing, but no specific policies exist to try to reduce it.
'We've dropped the ball with about 100 kids' - children's commissioner
A new report into locked in care for youth has found that some children are constantly bullied and many have suicidal thoughts.
Where to for Me Too, conference asks
Two years on from the Harvey Weinstein scandal, women in the film industry are optimistic about change but say there's still an awful lot to be done.
'How can we sit by while our young people are dying?'
South Auckland residents say they won't sit idly by while their young people die and are calling on those running for election to step up, and ensure support services are easy to access.
Police officer told drunk man to drive to station
A Gisborne police officer who told a drunk man to drive to a police station has been pinged by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
'It does break your heart'
About 50 people met in South Auckland yesterday evening to light candles, sing waiata and write messages of support to for the family of Dimetrius Pairama, who was found dead in an empty state house…
Ritchies fined for fatal Christmas Eve crash in 2016
Bus company Ritchies has been fined $210,000 over the 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash that killed three people from Tonga.
Concerns raised about Owha the leopard seal
Serious concerns are held for Owha, a resident Auckland leopard seal who has been seen foaming with plastic in her mouth.
Kōkako tours let the public get up close with threatened birds
In the 1990s, kōkako numbers in the Hunua Ranges dropped to about 20. Now, they're bouncing back, and the public can now get up close to them.
Restaurant owner frustrated at Immigration NZ: 'Have some emotion'
An Auckland restaurant owner feels helpless and ignored by Immigration New Zealand as he tries to sort out visas problems for his foreign workers.
Safety concerns: South Auckland residents demand action over toilets
Māngere residents say they are being neglected and put at risk after having to make do with public toilets affected by a compromised roof for eight months now.
'I had a lot of goals ... I can't pursue those dreams anymore'
Victims of a 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash that killed three people from Tonga say they now live with anger, lost dreams and recurring nightmares. Video
Free measles vaccinations offered in South Auckland
A Tongan church elder in Auckland says there needs to be more awareness in the community about the seriousness of measles.
South Auckland community 'desperate' for solution to violence
Former youth workers who were put into South Auckland after increasing violence more than a decade ago say the same approach is needed now.
'Bootcamp' for Muslim women interested in politics?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised to help Muslim women who are interested in politics.
Local board member claims being 'sidelined' over pics with politicians
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 want action on cultural centre
Pacific leaders say they're tired of waiting for a cultural centre and are calling on Auckland Council to act.
Question mark over protections for renters in new landlord guidelines
An advocacy group for tenants is concerned over whether new guidelines from the privacy commissioner will actually protect renters.
Auckland uni needs to prove 'they are protecting freedom of speech' - student
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.
Working after prison: 'With my charges, I am judged'
Women prisoners say they feel discriminated against by employers and that finding a job once they're on the outside is extremely difficult.
Fruitless raid leaves Huntly family shaken
A Huntly mother says her family has been left traumatised following an early morning police raid.
Hong Kong protests: NZ organisers get death threats
Death threats, "sexually worded" messages and attempted silencing targeted at New Zealanders who protested Hong Kong's extradition bill.
Experts flag possible glitches with nation's first 5G network
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.
Large sinkhole closes road in Tauranga
A resident who lives close to a Tauranga bridge where a large sinkhole has appeared says there's concern that the bridge may collapse.