Stories by Ashleigh McCaull

It comes as police urge parents and young people to stay safe online amongst a continued rise in child exploitation.

Travellers have been forced to pay hundreds more for emergency passports or change their international flights as they wait for their passport to be processed.

The ministry has failed to explain how hundreds of job cuts will achieve a better outcome for children, a children's advocate says.

Kane Taare-Gray was found dead at the scene last weekend, along with Chrysler Stevens-Mark who was celebrating his 21st birthday.

Further arrests or charges are not being ruled out after two men died at a 21st party.

A rainbow community supporter has described Destiny Church protesters as hypocrites during a heated stand-off at Gisborne Library.

Chrysler Stevens Mark died after a brawl involving about 100 people broke out at his 21st birthday party.

Two people were killed during the fight involving 100 people, and three are still in hospital.

Spark is set to become the first internet service provider in New Zealand to join the Internet Watch Foundation

A haka directed at ACT Leader David Seymour was a legitimate form of protest, one student says.

Aotearoa is falling behind in protecting children from online harm, says a group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content on the internet.

One of Jason Tuitama's victims was taken to hospital in critical condition and died.

A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa - and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.

Tangoio Marae in Te-Matau-a-Maui north of Napier was left blanketed with silt when Gabrielle hit. The clean-up took months but the marae still can't be used.

Locals describe a 79-year-old woman found dead at her Wellington home as a keen gardener and a quiet lady who kept to herself. Audio

"All the kids in Palestine should be safe," says an eight-year-old who attended a picnic on Parliament's lawn along with other children, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

But residents have mixed views on how they plan to conserve water.

A Gisborne waka ama club is still hoping to dominate the National Sprint Championships despite all the disruptions from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Dermatologists have joined the Cancer Society in raising concerns about Permatan, a popular nasal spray tanning product.

Experts say the numbers show the mental health system is broken.

A cycling advocacy group called the decision disgraceful, and the capital's Chamber of Commerce wants more clarity on the future of the Golden Mile.

Wellingtonians can expect to see the city's bus timetables return to normal by the end of January, after grappling with ghost buses and cancelled services for more than a year.

Wellington City Council is considering selling its airport shares as it works out a way to pay for its long term plan.

Residents are clashing over Wellington City Council's proposal to allow dogs off their leashes on the beach during off-peak hours in summer.

A former student who was groomed and sexually abused by her teacher wants teachers banned from talking to students on social media.