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Two of the three primary measures of child poverty have increased, the latest statistics show.

Parliament has paused out of respect for the Green Party MP Efeso Collins who died unexpectedly in Auckland this morning.

Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.

A community-led research project that investigates the impacts of extreme weather events on health and wellbeing found gaps of inequality in disaster response.

The wealthiest schools get over a million dollars in parent donations - much more than schools signed up to a new government scheme.

Helplines to support those affected by modern slavery are not fit for purpose, and a pathway to seek help needs to be created, an advocacy group says.

Three Māori researchers are receiving funding for their research into improving cancer care and addressing health inequities which see cancer disproportionately affect Māori.

It becomes the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to have marriage equality, and allow same-sex couples to adopt.

Glencore announced on Monday it has decided to put its Koniambo nickel mining operation in New Caledonia in "care and maintenance" status after accumulating huge losses over the past ten years.

A new shower and washing machine service for homeless people has opened up in Porirua.

One of the country's top horse trainers allegedly mocked an Indian stablehand's accent and told him and other employees to speak proper English while at work.

In their briefings to incoming ministers, education agencies also highlighted serious financial challenges.

The new government has been told of a deteriorating security situation, particularly with the rise of mis- and disinformation and new technologies.

The service should be focused on providing stable housing for released prisoners, the Auckland criminologist says.