Stories by Rayssa Almeida

"No one has the time to spend an hour and half on the phone," one advocate says. Audio

William Walmsley is thought to have met other runaways in Wellington's CBD. Audio

Abel Christie, a 15-year-old autistic young man with an intellectual disability, started working at New World Porirua a month ago, helping pack groceries.

Winston Peters and Shane Jones' comments during a debate raise "huge red flags" for the community, leaders say. Audio

The iconic Auckland aquarium wants visitors to share memories from their time there.

Youth advocates want the government to scrap a bill which would make boot camps permanent. Audio

The tiny, fluffy arrivals are being cared for by both their biological and foster parents, who stepped in "to give them the best start in life". Audio

The study highlighted that disparities were even more significant for Māori with mental health conditions.

A weeklong celebration highlights both the role drivers play in communities and the growing calls for improved security measures to protect them on the job.

For 18 years, the department store has been putting on "mammoth" Christmas displays - but the writing is on the wall.

Auckland Council says it will allow Kāinga Ora to build on the property despite a legal challenge.

The industry ombudsman says banks need to do more for their customers, as many report losses of thousands of dollars.

Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.

A neighbour of a man fatally shot in East Auckland on Tuesday is terrified the killer is still on the loose.

业内人士称，航空业掌握新西兰入境人数的第一手数据，然而政府在做相关调整前没有对该行业人士进行过意见征询。

A former meth addict says it's lucky no children have been hurt after she unwittingly took home a contaminated food parcel. Audio

The Board of Airline Representatives is upset they weren't consulted on the move they say will reduce New Zealand's competitiveness as a destination. Audio

A teacher on Auckland's Waiheke Island says students are arriving barefoot and hungry while the waitlist for support from KidsCan is the longest its ever been.

Migrants wronged by the system shouldn't have to go through media campaigns to be heard, the party says.

A damning report has raised serious concerns about staff practices and leadership at a secure facility for young criminals.

But it's still continuing with the resource consent process and site clearance.

The electrician was found guilty of serious safety risks and falsely certifying work as safe at a Masterton property.

The former LSV tutor says a lack of down time made things difficult for Defence Force staff running the programme.

Community leaders and youth advocates are gathering signatures for a petition against the ram raid bill, saying it will cause more harm than good.

"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio