A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level offences turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of poor mental health and distress.
New Zealand
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"We promised real change for whānau and individuals so they could move into stable homes, and we have delivered," says the minister.
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Social service providers say there are record numbers of people doing it tough with unemployment up 78% over the past three years.
Fri, Dec 12
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As Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for those under 16, Kiwi teens reflect on what a similar ban would mean for them.
Thu, Dec 11
Auckland officials said there was an "unmet requirement for mental health" in communities that was reflected on the public transport network.
Health
Wed, Dec 10
From today, social media giants will be required to keep under-16s in Australia off their platforms, but some teens are already finding loopholes.
Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, and Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 28, went viral after allegedly bragging in a video about refusing to treat Israeli patients.
Crime and Justice
Tue, Dec 9
"Oranga Tamariki is planning to run a further voluntary programme, under existing legislative settings, with the intent to deliver in March 2026," the ministry said.
Politics
Sun, Dec 7
Nearly 13,000 sanctions were issued in total in the September quarter this year.
The new rules will come into effect on December 27 as part of the online watchdog's bid to protect children from being accidentally exposed to harmful internet content.
World
Fri, Dec 5
Most of the gains are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, it said.
Wed, Dec 3
A sign interpreter was on site as guests young and old alike learned about their favourite animals.
Sat, Nov 29
The plan was announced by Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.
Fri, Nov 28
Gagana Sāmoa is the third most spoken language in NZ but is declining at an alarming rate, reports Re: News' Zoe Madden-Smith.
Martin Bally, a vice president in Campbell’s information security department, described Campbell’s as "highly process[ed]" and for "poor people".
Business
Thu, Nov 27
Set for December 2, fundraisers will happen across the country with Givealittle waiving its usual 5% fee.
They're joining Australia and a growing number of countries pushing tighter digital age limits for children.
Tue, Nov 25
The first round of $50 million in funding is going to seven programmes supporting children from newborns to 18-year-olds.
Mon, Nov 24
Fátima Bosch Fernández made headlines when she was controversially scolded by the competition's director and responded by walking out with a number of the other contestants.
Sat, Nov 22
The middle of life can be an exciting time of personal transformation and growth, not to mention great sex. Who cares if you're no longer being oggled at?
Life
Fátima Bosch Fernández, 25, sparked a controversy marked by a walkout, feminist solidarity and a teary melodramatic apology from the local organiser.
Fri, Nov 21
Two-week warning issued to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
Thu, Nov 20
Simeon Brown said the Government was taking a "precautionary approach" given "uncertainty" in the evidence about the medication's benefits or risks.
Wed, Nov 19
OPINION: Does the NZ Police need reminding of how to deal with alleged sexual violence? Journalist Michelle Duff draws them up a basic checklist.
Sat, Nov 15
Backyard fight club events linked to gangs and involving "convicts" have exploded in popularity. But are they safe? And are they legal?
