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The Commission says it wants more options for disabled people to secure a space in MIQ.

It is hoped the release of South Island tīeke into a wildlife sanctuary in Nelson could be the start of the first population of the birds on the mainland.

A Samoan man who came to New Zealand at about the age of four has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that too many in his community are being left to live their lives with no social support.

Oranga Tamariki has apologised for keeping a child in hospital because it could not find a suitable placement, describing the case as "unacceptable".

Minister for Children Kelvin Davis has called for an investigation into the treatment of a young child by Oranga Tamariki.

A Wellington financial services firm has been censured by the regulator for allowing its staff to give advice when they were not qualified to offer.

A report by the office of the Children's Commissioner raises several concerns, including silence over ill treatment, and lack of staff and training.

Several leading opposition politicians in Fiji have been detained following their criticism of government land legislation.

Helping the Islamic State-linked mother to resettle into the community with her children will bring the best outcome for her and New Zealand, the Islamic Women's Council says.

Young people are at "considerable risk" from the Delta variant of Covid-19, an expert warned after the death of a Sydney woman in her 30s.

The New Zealand government is pausing the travel bubble with all of Australia for at least eight weeks as the Covid-19 Delta variant continues to spread in the country.

The sinking of a yacht which left the skipper - an ACT Party candidate - dead could have been avoided if storm covers were fitted to the cabin windows, a Maritime NZ report has found.

New research shows disabled people are twice as likely to experience violence than the able-bodied, and for women that abuse is likely to occur at home.

A lack of awareness of disorders and limited knowledge of available services are among the key barriers for Asian New Zealanders seeking help for their mental health, a survey has found.

Searches by boat and air have failed to find a pod of orca that was spotted in Wellington region waters.

The poor state of South Auckland's community facilities - particularly compared to wealthier areas - is well known. So how did a group of Ōtara residents convince council to build them a new…