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Family violence 'under-reported, under-prosecuted and under-identified'
Aotearoa has the highest reported rate of family violence against women in the developed world, and experts worry that budget cuts in the sector are going to make the fight against abuse a lot harder.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Court hears about DNA evidence relating to blood stains
Blood stains found at a Christchurch house matched the profiles of real estate agent Yanfei Bao and the man accused of her murder, the High Court has heard.
Blame bandied about in bike rack bus ban blow-up
Confusion reigns as the nation's bus operators announce an indefinite ban on the use of bike racks starting tonight. Audio
Concert For Animals set to soothe skittish pets on Guy Fawkes night
Pets and their owners can tune into the country's first Concert for Animals tonight to soothe nerves during Guy Fawkes.
Are we ready for the big one to strike?
Hundreds of people across three regions will be responding to the aftermath of a major Alpine Fault quake in a civil defence exercise this week.
'It's all really about healing': NZ's first purpose-built Youth Hub opens
It comes after more than a decade of planning, fundraising, and construction with Dame Sue Bagshaw the driving force.
Terror attacks: Depths of trauma revealed in first study on mental health impact
The 15 March terror attacks left a trail of physical and psychological devastation in their wake, according to a new study on the psychological impact of the attacks
'Horrified': Regional council fumes at government
One councillor says it's a "significant undermining of local democracy".
'It's going to be tough for a while': Ripple effect expected from meatworks closure
It could be months or even years before the full impact of the Smithfield closure becomes clear, a community advocate says.