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Oranga Tamariki mismanaged $60m sexual abuse programme - review

A review shows its team doing the work to fill glaring gaps in services was so "dysfunctional", "inadequate" and "confused" it had to be shut down.

Social Issues •11:15pm

Caster Semenya offered to show track officials her body

In an upcoming interview, she also accused track and field's governing body of making her take medication that "tortured" her.

Health •Tue, May 24

Taliban orders female news readers to cover faces on-air

On Sunday, most female anchors were seen with their faces covered after the Taliban’s Vice and Virtue Ministry began enforcing the decree.

Middle East •Sun, May 22

Special police team combating causes behind Waikato youth crime rise

A Hamilton police operation has led to more than 150 arrests, but one of the guiding principles is to keep young people out of the criminal justice system.

Crime And Justice •Sun, May 22

John Campbell: How poverty ended up in the 'too hard' basket

An in-depth look at why tackling one of NZ's biggest social issues is so politically challenging.

Featured •Sun, May 22

Wagatha Christie: Vardy suffered 'ridicule on a massive scale'

The high-profile libel trial between the wives of two football stars has concluded.

UK And Europe •Fri, May 20

Budget 2022: Outdated sole parent law to be reversed

Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said it's estimated more than 40,000 families will get a median gain of $24 per week after the rule is reversed in mid-2023.

Budget 2022 •Thu, May 19

US signs landmark deal to pay men's and women's teams equally

The American national governing body became the first in football to promise both sexes matching money.

Social Issues •Thu, May 19

Charity ensures hot showers offered to Tauranga's homeless

Street Kai says the most common request from those who spend long, cold nights on the street is access to hot water.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Wed, May 18

Ōtaki artist heading on tour to talk racism, NZ name change

Hohepa Thompson will be speaking with Don Brash and other political figures about the historical and cultural significance behind Aotearoa.

Politics •Tue, May 17

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Cycling NZ environment diminishes 'the mana of athletes' - report

A four-person panel's released a scathing report into the culture at CNZ, coming in the wake of Olivia Podmore's sudden death.

Hamilton And Waikato •Mon, May 16

Full video: Report into Cycling NZ released after Olivia Podmore’s death

The popular cyclist died suddenly last year, prompting more questions into the culture at Cycling NZ.

Social Issues •Mon, May 16

Parents of Deaf Kiwis shift from 'fix' to 'embrace' mentality

Deaf advocates say more and more parents are embracing learning Sign Language, a change being celebrated this NZSL week.

Social Issues •Sat, May 14

Te Pāti Māori won't stand a candidate in Tauranga by-election

President Che Wilson says it is a safety issue due to the threat of white supremacists in Tauranga.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •Fri, May 13

US toddler dies of suspected fentanyl overdose, parents arrested

Police found fentanyl and paraphernalia in a bedroom, including on the bed the child shared with her parents in Northern California.

Crime And Justice •Wed, May 11

New organisation for rainbow Indians in NZ launched

Being out, proud, and Indian in New Zealand hasn’t been an easy journey for some.

Social Issues •Tue, May 10

Calls for more protections for supermarket workers

The calls come a year after four people were stabbed in a Dunedin Countdown.

Crime And Justice •Sun, May 8

Nadia Lim comments were 'unacceptable, offensive' - DGL board

The board said Henry's comments were completely "inappropriate, unacceptable and offensive".

Business •Sat, May 7

Is the yardie dead? Inside 21st birthdays in Aotearoa

A new series looks at the babies of the 2000s as they reach adulthood.

Social Issues •Thu, May 5

Abuse of ED staff widespread in NZ hospitals, says doctor

Dr John Bonning is calling on Kiwis to help address the issue of violence and aggression towards healthcare workers in our emergency departments.

Health •Thu, May 5

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