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The life and death of David Cerven
At 21, David Cerven was shot dead by police in what many assumed was 'suicide by cop'. Susan Strongman traces his story of love, debt and despair all the way from Slovakia to the Auckland park where…
Crime and Punishment: Will freeing more prisoners work?
Grisly attacks and brutal murders convinced New Zealand that criminals should be locked up for longer. Now, with jails bursting at the seams, the government wants to slash prisoner numbers. Will Kiwis… Video
Police are targeting drivers on cellphones and those not wearing seatbelts next week
Do you text and drive?
NZ artist Luke Willis Thompson shortlisted for Turner Prize
For a work in which he collaborated with the partner of a US police shooting victim.
The REAL Sex Talk: Myths & Stereotypes
Slut or stud? Pink or blue? Let's talk myths and stereotypes.
Jacinda Ardern's excellent adventure
NZ's 'pregnant leftie PM' gets photographed with various world leaders across Europe. The Internet loses its mind.
Has St Vincent ripped off Jonathan Bree?
St Vincent’s performance at Coachella on Friday looks very familiar.
Syphilis increase 'tip of the iceberg'
Cases of syphilis in New Zealand have almost doubled since 2015, with 470 infections reported last year.
Law commission seeks input on abortion law reform
'We want to hear what people think about how New Zealand's abortion laws could be made more health-centred.'
Minister for Women's comments about older white men 'racist, ageist and sexist'
'We are our favourite whipping boys and a lot of people are getting sick of it. We’ve got rights too.'
Why doesn't the draft Auckland Plan include arts and culture?
"If you care about the arts, then you should be worried."
Law firms 'blacklist' #MeToo blog
A legal researcher says three law firms and a government agency are stopping staff from sharing stories of workplace harassment.
Census 2018: Skuxx or sux?
We used our social media bubble to crowd source this unscientific survey of people’s thoughts.
Mobile shop fined $114k over misleading customers
A truck shop operating throughout the North Island has been fined $114,000 for misleading customers.
Women sued over Lorde concert cancellation call Israeli lawsuit 'delusional'
'These bullying tactics only embolden us'.
Israeli Lorde fans are suing two New Zealand activists
The young fans are claiming $20,000 for "mental harm" caused by the cancellation of her Tel Aviv concert.
Who is really behind A Glittery March for Consent?
A British news agency denies being involved in organising the march. One of the women fronting has said otherwise.
Someone has been playing 'F*** tha Police' over police radio
Coming straight from the underground.
A brief history of Dungeons & Dragons in Aotearoa
An RPG noob in Auckland Pathfinder Society's court
Jackie Clark and The Aunties
How the pampered, private schooled daughter of Crown Lynn's founder became a breast baring battler for women.