Police have been called to a disorder involving two groups in Manurewa, Auckland. Officers were notified about the incident on Christmas Rd just after 6pm. Police say there has been an altercation between the two groups of people,…
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Stewart Island Covid 19 investigation: No positive test results to date
Ministry of Health officials have revealed all results from Covid-19 tests undertaken on Stewart Island after fears of a potential case have come back negative.The potential case was revealed by the ministry yesterday and whether…
TVNZ reviews Police Ten 7 over concerns of racism
Police Ten 7 is in the spotlight again over concerns it portrays racist stereotypes. One News reports that TVNZ has commissioned an independent panel to consider how the show depicts Māori, Pasifika and others. The broadcaster’s…
Covid 19 coronavirus: New South Wales quarantine free travel to continue
Quarantine free travel with New South Wales will remain in place, after four community cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Australian state in the past 48 hours.A fifth New South Wales community cases is still under investigation…
Death in a recliner chair: Crown plays police interview with widow accused of manslaughter
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT A widow on trial for neglecting her feeble, stroke victim husband — leaving him to die on a urine- and faeces-stained La-Z-Boy chair, with pressure wounds so deep authorities reported being able to see…
Māori wards in Rotorua: a recipe for fairer representation – or further division?
A bursting public gallery. Heckles from the public and between councillors. A councillor storming out of the council chamber. A stirring waiata.The introduction of Māori wards to Rotorua was an emotional affair for many,…
Drury development: Auckland ratepayers could be stuck with multimillion-dollar infrastructure bill
By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter Ratepayers could be landed with the bill to plug a $1 billion funding hole for a massive south Auckland development.Oyster Capital, Fulton Hogan and Kiwi Property are seeking to rezone…
New Zealand childcare good quality but unaffordable – Unicef report
By Tom Kitchin of RNZ A new report shows that while New Zealand has the third-best childcare in the OCED and EU, it is one of the most expensive.A Unicef survey titled “Where do rich countries stand on childcare?” ranked Aotearoa…
Sky Sport engages external expert after allegations of sexual harassment and bullying
Sky TV have engaged the services of independent expert Steph Dyhrberg following reports of sexual harassment and bullying at the broadcaster. Last month the Herald revealed multiple allegations of a “toxic” culture and harassment…
New Zealand's adoption laws under review, public consultation announced
New Zealand’s 66-year-old adoption laws set up at a time favouring two-parent, heterosexual families and ignoring whāngai Māori adoption are up for reform. Justice Minister Kris Faafoi on Friday announced the long-awaited…