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Wellington City Council woes: Has the government declared war on local councils?
If changes aren’t made, more government intervention in local councils could be next.
'Our most vulnerable': Roof-top protest sparks debate over NZ’s young offenders
Youth advocates are pleading with the community to think of the root causes of youth crime
Liam Payne death turns spotlight back on gossip culture, fan relationships
The death of the pop star sparks difficult conversations about celebrity culture.
Assisted dying in NZ: How well has the three-year-old legislation worked?
A review concludes next month and will consider how well the Act is operating.
King Charles’ Aussie tour: Is it time for New Zealand to become a republic?
King Charles is skipping New Zealand on his tour that starts today in Australia.
Auckland FC and Liam Lawson: Is this a new era of Kiwis in sport?
New talent, big ideas and deep pockets are heralding an exciting new era in Kiwi sport.
Wellington City Council woes: How did it all go so wrong?
The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council.
One year on: The coalition Government biggest winners and losers so far
This week marks one year since Election 2023.
Boot camps: Officials’ warnings ahead of new laws to tackle youth offenders
For decades, governments have grappled with how to deal with unruly youth.
Economic uncertainty lingers ahead of Christmas despite OCR cut
The Official Cash Rate has been cut to 4.75%, which is being touted as welcome news
Voting begins in the Auckland local election not many know about
364,000 Auckland households and businesses can vote, but few take up the opportunity
Auckland schools bursting at the seams: How it could leave out of zone students in the cold
As Auckland’s population continues to grow, so are the city’s schools.
'Worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui breaks silence
Commander Yvonne Gray ordered the ship's evacuation.
Manawanui sinking dubbed ‘huge blow’ to ‘already small Navy’
NZ had six ships it could use before the loss of the Manawanui on a reef in Samoa.
October 7 anniversary: Calls for a humanitarian visa for refugees as war hits one year
More than 40,000 lives lost. About 1.9 million people displaced. Can NZ help more?
'Pretty easy to do': Bishop open to more tolls to pay for new roads
Infrastructure is top of the agenda for the last months of 2024.
Israel and Hezbollah conflict: What could draw New Zealand into the Middle East crisis?
Tensions are ramping up at an alarming rate.
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
Should we abandon some of our small towns? Tough conversations needed, says academic
NZ is already littered with ghost towns. Do we want to see more abandoned?
'Nail in the coffin' for 'out of touch' Wellington mayor's bid for re-election
Tory Whanau's next election bid for Wellington hangs in the balance.
Top cop's time in job ‘tainted’ by ‘soft on crime narrative’
Andrew Coster's departure will let the Government pick their own commissioner.
Mānawa Bay opening reignites tensions between airlines and Auckland Airport
Airlines and airport at odds over mall, landing fee.
‘Net zero’ migration: What predicted population stall means for NZ
One economist's prediction means our population could stall as soon as 2025
How fraudsters and scammers are getting more sophisticated in NZ
Economic cost of fraud is believed to be around $10 billion.
Kiwis urged to cut up credit cards as household on $350k 'living pay cheque to pay cheque'
Those on high incomes - including mayors - are finding it hard to cover their bills.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
Experienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisis
Enrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years
What Auckland could learn from Sydney in harbour crossing debate
Sydney managed to get a rapid transit tunnel built in just seven years.
Academic: Govt ‘hell-bent’ on killing off te reo’s revival
King Charles is fine using te reo, but the Government is cracking down on the language.
Employers urged to embrace new ways of working to combat brain drain
Flexible hours, remote working and 'chrono-working' are gaining traction - and pushback
Tax experts say wealth tax would be 'disaster' - so how do we fix our revenue crisis?
Labour wants to have a national discussion about tax before the next election.
Expert highlights mental health crisis among construction workers post-Covid
Suspected suicide in the sector has hit a new high in one survey.
Lack of international coaching experience cited in All Blacks losses
Scott Robertson's tenure as All Blacks coach has seen three losses from seven games.