New Zealand's top baby names for 2020 revealed

Rally warns of rising anti-Semitism a week after Bondi shooting

Nearly 300 joined the silent march down Auckland's Queen St as Jewish community leaders warn of rising global hostility.

Abuse in care: No independent investigation for 4000 unmarked graves

It's been called "a slap in the face" by some whānau feeling let down by the Government's response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles in a year

A worker at a special court that helps Auckland's homeless who have committed low-level offences turn their lives around, says she is seeing increasing levels of poor mental health and distress.

Contracted emergency housing in Rotorua officially shut down

"We promised real change for whānau and individuals so they could move into stable homes, and we have delivered," says the minister.