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Mosque burgled, car set alight in Tauranga

Traditional men's clothing was stolen from the mosque and a car was set alight on Monday evening.

Social Issues •4:32am

Legal aid to be accessible to 90,000 more people

"These changes mean real help for the people who need it most," Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan said.

Politics •Tue, Jul 5

More wraparound support needed to stop harmful drinking - expert

James Hill says the harmful effects of alcohol "doesn’t discriminate".

Food And Drink •Sun, Jul 3

Vaccine 'change in mindset' needed - Pasifika leaders

In the Wairarapa, at-home vaccinations have led to some of the highest percentages of Pasifika vaccinated in the country.

Covid 19 •Sun, Jul 3

Exclusive look at NZ’s early-warning system for dangerous drugs

It’s called harm minimisation, but is it working? Sunday investigates.

Social Issues •Sun, Jul 3

Family First: 'Nothing off the table' on abortion in NZ

CEO Bob McCoskrie said the decision to repeal Roe v. Wade was a "huge encouragement" for activists here.

Social Issues •Sun, Jul 3

More needs to be done on disability issues - Sepuloni

The former disability minister says the establishment of a specific ministry dedicated to Kiwis with disabilities is "incredibly significant".

Politics •Sat, Jul 2

ABBA rings out as opposing protesters face-off in Dunedin

Freedom and Rights Coalition leader, Derek Tait, shouted from his microphone that their music "was what I danced to in nightclubs in the 80s."

Dunedin And Otago •Sat, Jul 2

Germany plans to ease rules for legal changes of gender

Under the planned law adults would be able to change their first name and legal gender at registry offices without further formalities once per year.

UK And Europe •Fri, Jul 1

Angry outpour at Roe v Wade Solidarity Protest in Wellington

Hundreds rallied outside the US embassy in a pro-choice solidarity protest.

Social Issues •Fri, Jul 1

'Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People' launched

It will be led by a Disabled Kiwi, but that appointment is yet to be finalised.

Politics •Fri, Jul 1

Paid parental leave rises today

It could see up to an extra $40 a week for new parents.

Social Issues •Thu, Jun 30

Fears private data to prosecute those in US seeking abortions

US states that have criminalised abortion can demand private information from software providers to prosecute users, says a former US intelligence consultant.

Social Issues •Thu, Jun 30

Stark reality of gender pay gap laid bare in latest statistics

Over a lifetime, on average, a man earns nearly $1 million more than a woman.

Employment •Thu, Jun 30

Pukekohe art project aims to change story of town's racist history

It's led by local high school teacher Catherine Tamihere, who says there is a lot of mamae (pain) as a result of racial segregation and mistreatment of Māori.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Jun 30