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

A man told an inquiry he suffered all forms of abuse while in care, but the stripping of his cultural identity hurt him the most.

A Samoan survivor has come forward to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry to share her experience of the abuse she suffered in psychiatric care and to highlight areas of concern.

Auckland councillor Efeso Collins received death threats after criticising a reality police TV show, and says it's made him reconsider his future in politics.

Analysis - Judith Collins' "Demand the Debate" campaign is picked apart, the first mass vaccination event is announced, and the government offers councils a $2.5b Three Waters sweetener.

Mana whenua in Ahuriri Napier have lodged a claim before the Waitangi Tribunal after the city council's failure to introduce Māori wards in time for next year's election.

Midwife coaches will be added to each DHB and recertification costs reduced in efforts to bolster a struggling workforce, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says.

Following a representation review, councillors have voted to keep the status quo and Kawerau will continue to be represented by one mayor and eight councillors with no community boards or wards.

Waitangi Tribunal claimants who have been through the state care system say Oranga Tamariki has left them out of reform talks.

New Zealand has not had an Indigenous Rights Commissioner for four years and there are no plans to appoint one.

The National Party is launching a campaign, demanding more debate on significant issues.

Local mana whenua in Ahuriri are welcoming the appointment of two Māori directors at Napier City Council, after failures to build trust and confidence.

Opinion - Could a backlash to "woke politics" be the basis for the revival and return of New Zealand First? Bryce Edwards asks.

The agency's analysis shows ACC provides less support to clients who were already disabled before being injured.

Analysis - A number of dreadful discoveries lead back to a dark chapter in this country's residential care history, David Cohen writes.

The Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2021 has been announced today, and it includes prominent artist Grahame Sydney, the former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull, and former long-serving MP Ruth Dyson.

The Minister for Local Government has rejected the Napier City Council's request to have more time for considering Māori wards.

Parliament’s Speaker doesn’t want to stifle MPs’ free speech, instead he’s deputising all MPs to call out bigotry when they hear it.

The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council, bucking a national trend.

Mayors are learning about Māori culture and helping rangatahi develop leadership skills in a two-way mentoring programme.

Whanganui has lost the opportunity to introduce Māori wards at next year's local body elections but Mayor Hamish McDouall says iwi may get seats this year on key council committees.