Support for disabled people in NZ remains fragile despite seven decades of campaigning, writes Hilary Stace.
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The accommodation crunch in the tourist town has forced some people to live in tents and cars, and hiked up the prices of available rentals.
With a recent surge in Kiwis using public transport, good manners are more important than ever.
The Powerball jackpot will be $17 million for the next draw, on Saturday night.
One operator says the number of 18- to 35-year-olds has increased by 20% over the past five years.
New rules are coming in for freedom campers as central government and local councils look to tidy up the sector.
The Martinborough resident said the council was turning “an old man’s wishes into shit” before an adjournment was promptly called.
The prominent pride flag across the road on the famed street appears to have been coated in white paint.
The group are walking a route that is estimated to cover 41km, which is the length of Gaza.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government is looking to prioritise tax cuts this year.
Kūmara is back in abundance after last season's crops were devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kiwis keen for the chance to see bioluminescent plankton up close in the ocean.
A hundred players were allegedly granted secret immunity from the three-strike drugs policy.
The food giant will be phasing out a range of products — here's what's going, and why.
This is what happens when a 20th century bridge meets a 21st century ship.
The All Blacks head coach faces a delicate balancing act managing disappointment if he attracts veteran lock back home, writes Patrick McKendry.
An investigation found the teacher had been using his school-issued computer to search for content with themes of "teacher/student relationships", "coercion", and "non-consent".
Movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer has worked on all five of the Johnny Depp films.
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.
Meet Cathy Lang — master cheesemaker at Fonterra’s Bridge St site in Eltham — who holds the key to the famous Eltham blue mould.
Councillor says some residents with “no voice” could be looking at rates bills of “around-about over $4000″.
Divers recovered the bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water when it collapsed, as maintenance record of the ship's engine is revealed.
The community is angry about the show of "imported hate", the Green Party co-leader and Auckland Central MP said.
The car fire at a property on Irongate Road West was reported on Tuesday evening.
The Foreign Minister says he'll be meeting with the country's "traditional diplomatic and security" partners and also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Key stakeholders — including representatives from local councils and emergency management — met with property owners of the Southland hamlet to share information and take questions.
There were delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a truck caught fire.
Security cameras captured the woman's screams as the two home invaders scrambled away from the Brisbane home.
The PSA says it's "brutal", but the Prime Minister says it's about instilling financial discipline.
Both children had a "multitude" of broken bones and extensive bruising. One child had brain bleeds and severe internal injuries, police said last week.
The National Kiwi Hatchery's Emma Bean has devoted her life to our national bird.
Auckland Central MP hits out at rainbow pride vandalism, the Pacific Peoples Ministry considers a 40% jobs cut, and a Gloriavale commune in India comes to the attention of NZ Police.
Auckland City Central Area Commander Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said police have no tolerance for reports of this nature.
While a customer said the substance looked like a "rock", the reatiler said it hasn't yet confirmed what it is.
In terms of who will be representing Te Whanganui a Tara on the national stage, both Te Ahi a Tahurangi and Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti kapa retain their qualification status.
Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Kekerengu shortly before 11am.
The incident occurred in Westmorland and was reported to police at around 2.40pm.
The missing woman's medical profile suggests that she may become "unresponsive and curl up to a small position".
David Seymour denies that a policy announcement has been delayed.
The victim of the assault was transported to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries.
ACT wants to see the laws scrapped and is hoping to end restrictions through a private members bill.
Now known as Whakaata Māori, those there in the broadcaster's early days are celebrating its groundbreaking shows while keeping an eye on the future.
Coach Giancarlo Italiano has confirmed Oskar Zawada's thigh injury is worse than first feared.
The defeat in the men's Sevens gold medal match of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taught coach Clark Laidlaw some tough, but vital lessons.
The alleged theft took place in the Northern Territory earlier this week.
