Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.

Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.

Body cameras are being trialled for parking officers in Auckland, as the next line of defence against the aggression they face on the job.

A mother who lost a child previously to unexplained circumstances said she panicked as her new 4-month-old baby went limp in her arms.

The country's lead agency supporting victims of crime is shifting away from its decades-old reliance on volunteers.