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Parents of disabled kids ‘horrified’ at residential care restrictions after funding freeze
The Government says it's a temporary measure and that there's capacity in the system.
Gisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hours
Three Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.
$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits empty
Kāinga Ora’s taking another look at the plans due to 'significant cost escalation'.
Opinion: How to tackle the decline in young people's mental health
OPINION: I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the pessimism of the NZ public.
'It takes a village': Far North’s biggest community housing development to open
Te Kohekohe will provide 60 homes in an area where accommodation is in short supply.
Diana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?
OPINION: KiwiSaver funds have quietly invested in industries that cause significant harm.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
What are AI 'nudify' sites and how do we battle deepfake abuse?
Deepfakes can be reported, but more needs to be done, experts say.
Editorial: NZ’s birth rate keeps falling and it’s no wonder
OPINION: It's a trend unlikely to change thanks to rising costs and societal expectations.
New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
'Really traumatic': Kiwi anthem singer speaks out about online abuse
Marla Kavanaugh cancelled a show she was due to give this month after the bullying.
'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light system
The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.
'Stop the riots': Grieving parents plea for end of violence in the UK
The parents of a girl murdered in Southport have begged for the UK riots to end.
Severe mental health patients reportedly waiting 72hrs for care in South Auckland
'The situation is quite dire,' said a union rep about the shortages.
Letters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spirit
OPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'
Sasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?
OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
Matthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis must prioritise social investment now
From prisons to profits: the moral and fiscal case for social investment.
Gisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next year
Māori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.
Kiwis caring for disabled family members being pushed to the brink
Carers NZ says the long hours they work amounts to billions of dollars in unpaid labour.
Social investment to be at heart of Government
The Government wants departments to share more data.