Namulau’ulu Tala Cleverley, 95, served from 1979 to 1995, often as the only Pacific voice in the chamber.
Politics
Wed, Oct 8
“This campaign is about giving a voice to the Asian community and encouraging anyone affected by gambling harm to seek help,” said Asian Family Services chief executive Kelly Feng.
New Zealand
Sun, Oct 5
UK stammer advocate Jessie Yendle said she was "shocked" after several sports organisations used a clip of her on their social media accounts.
Thu, Oct 2
Two former colleagues remember how Nigel Latta swore like a trooper, worked the room like a stand-up, and touched the lives of a huge range of New Zealanders.
Health
Christchurch Methodist Mission says demand for their housing advocacy services in Marlborough had increased by 170%.
Wed, Oct 1
New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising alarm bells for sport integrity experts.
Football
Mon, Sep 22
Manurewa residents faced the licensing committee this week, speaking on the the effect it would have on school children and the neighbourhood.
Fri, Sep 19
CEOs in America earn a staggering 265 to 300 times more than the average worker – but are they 300 times happier?
Life
Thu, Sep 18
Housing Minister Chris Bishop revealed that Kāinga Ora's housing stock is forecast to decrease over the coming year.
Wed, Sep 17
A founding member of Destiny Church’s so-called anti-violence group Man Up has spoken out against the group’s increasingly violent behaviour.
Sat, Sep 13
How do you talk to your kids about what's going on, what they're seeing and hearing?
World
Fri, Sep 12
What exactly is Destiny Church's message? John Campbell highlights consistent themes: far-right prejudices, manifest anger and hatred.
Mon, Sep 8
Amy Geue is a fluent New Zealand Sign Language user who has taught across both primary and secondary settings as well as being an Early Childhood educator.
Thu, Sep 4
Waimakariri mayoral candidates, including incumbent Dan Gordon, debated at a GreyPower event how the council would provide services and pay down existing debt.
Sarah Catherall says cousins meant having someone to socialise with at family gatherings, but for future generations it may be different.
Sat, Aug 30
These self-styled sovereign citizens, and what they believe, explained by Kaz Ross.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Aug 28
Many of us change our eating habits, often without realising it.
Thu, Aug 21
Robots shaped like us have long sparked our imagination, and now they're a fast-growing reality, with three billion expected on planet by 2060.
OPINION: The government says the planned charge is a fairer way to pay for road maintenance, but why stop there?
Tue, Aug 19
New Plymouth District Council procurement plan aims to save money while making local economic, social, cultural and environmental gains.
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Aug 14
It signals a deeper change in the way people communicate and digital etiquette, says Anne Cordier.
Vaping is linked with style, music and Formula 1, with global channels used to get around domestic regulations.
Our Deaf students lag behind their hearing peers – teachers and parents say the fix for the problem is obvious.
Tue, Aug 12
A recent survey shows the vast majority of millennials and Gen Z users in the US reported feeling mentally or emotionally exhausted by dating apps.
Thu, Aug 7
An Abbeyfields house offers supported housing for older singles of limited means, like "flatting for older people".
Wed, Aug 6
