Govt to abolish strip searches of children in care
Govt to abolish strip searches of children in care
The government has announced law changes aimed at better protecting people in state care, ahead of Tuesday's formal apology for historical abuse.
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Protesters fight planned cycleway closure
Frustrated protesters fight planned cycleway closure in Christchurch
About 200 people gathered on Saturday to protest the possible closure of a Christchurch cycleway.
What is NZ's most popular pet name?
Luna most popular pet name for sixth straight year
If you thought naming your beloved pooch or feline Luna was innovative think again - as it's the most popular pet name in NZ for the sixth year in a row.
Decision to bar journalist reversed
Decision to bar journalist from abuse apology reversed
An investigative journalist who was barred from attending the national apology to survivors of abuse in care has now been granted accreditation.
Elderly man dies after suspected arson attack
Elderly man dies after suspected arson attack
An elderly man injured in a fire at a block of flats in Stokes Valley last week has died.
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless': Treaty hīkoi organiser
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless': Treaty hīkoi organiser
Activists say they have no interest in meeting the Treaty Principles bill's backer, ACT party leader David Seymour, saying they are not at his "beck and call".
New law change would make stalking illegal
New law change would make stalking illegal
New details have been revealed about planned changes to make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
People from across NZ gather for veteran's tangi
People from across NZ gather for Māori Battalion veteran's tangi
Defence Minister Judith Collins was among the dignitaries to pay their respects to World War 2 veteran Sir Robert Gillies ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.
Complaints after sex education ad runs where kids can see it
Complaints after sex education ad runs where kids can see it
A controversial advertisement designed to raise awareness about safe sex for gay men has been taken down after an influx of complaints about children seeing it outside a dairy.
'Insurance retreat': report warns of looming crisis
'Insurance retreat': report warns of looming crisis
Thousands of residential properties could be left unprotected and uninsurable in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis due to climate change.
Health benefits of standing desks overblown - study
Health benefits of standing desks overblown - study
The standing desk is often touted, especially for office workers, as the panacea to our sedentary lifestyles.
Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts
Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts
Supporters are gathering at Pōtahi Marae in the Far North before setting out on the first leg of a national hīkoi to Parliament.
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Hipkins up for the fight: ‘I still love my job’
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Hipkins up for the fight: ‘I still love my job’
A year on from the 2023 election, Labour leader Chris Hipkins reflects on his prime ministership with ODT political editor Mike Houlahan and considers how he can get the job back.
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell reveals he has cancer
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell reveals he has cancer
Singer-songwriter Alastair Riddell, of the band Space Waltz, has revealed he has cancer.
Arrests made in Canterbury gang operation
Arrests made in Canterbury gang operation
Police have made several arrests and seized firearms as part of a major operation in Canterbury this weekend linked to a pre-planned gang event.
Call for more action as diabetes numbers exceed 300,000
Call for more action as diabetes numbers exceed 300,000
A diabetes charity is organising an event to raise awareness as data projects what it describes as a worst case scenario.
Teen swept out to sea at Auckland beach rescued
Teen swept out to sea at Auckland beach rescued
It was a near-miss for a teenager swept out to sea at a notoriously dangerous Auckland beach last night, rescuers say.
Review into school construction cost $112K
Review into school construction cost $112K
The government spent $112,000 getting a review done into how schools are built.
Disabled man claims abuse and neglect in care home
Disabled man claims abuse and neglect in care home
Mike Sherman claims he has suffered abuse, neglect and inadequate care while living in housing for people with disabilities.
Harbour body-in-bag accused plead not guilty
Harbour body-in-bag accused plead not guilty
Two people charged after a woman's body was found in the Gulf Harbour have pleaded not guilty to all charges.