It came after the Children's Commissioner told often-harrowing stories about uplifts.

"At this point, we cannot rule out a risk of community transmission."

Law change would make it easier for trans people to change sex on their birth certificate.

Meth-related offending has now overtaken cannabis in New Zealand.

The shift towards developers comes as the wait list for social housing nears 12,000.

Further temperature records could tumble in the South Island this week, say forecasters.

Country of origin labelling in NZ is back on track, but with a few changes.

Family members are responsible for three-quarters of elder abuse cases, figures show.

More than 100 cases of abuse were recorded on hospital staff in a month.

A family finally has access to legal, medical cannabis. But the costs are crippling.

Housing NZ's response to the meth contamination scare will be reviewed.

A 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.

The Govt spent, taxed and borrowed more in the Budget for little gain, National says.

Greens counted around $610m in Budget wins, compared to $2.8b for NZ First.