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Why the Fifa Women’s World Cup is NZ’s greatest show on turf

In world rankings, the contest kicking off on July 20 is billed as our biggest.

Porirua community class teaches locals how to cook healthy food

WELLfed's food and cooking is helping to strengthen families in Porirua East.

How programme helped single mum who racked up thousands in debt

Woman who was “advised” by budget experts how to spend money learns how to deal with debt.

The kindergarten association helping build a strong foundation for impoverished kids

Whatever hardships burden families, the kids will have healthy meals and chance to learn.

Friends with benefits: The truth about the brain drain

Oz's deal for Kiwis won’t spark a rush, but we need to make our backyard more attractive.

Rangi Matamua: The driving force behind Matariki celebrations

It’s ironic that the man who helped publicise Matariki has no time to celebrate it.

Anzac, Waitangi or Matariki: Which day should be our national holiday?

Three public holidays claim to define our identity as New Zealanders.

Behind the photo: Jane Ussher’s portrait of Bic Runga in 2002

Ussher remembers her shoot with fashionable Bic Runga on the rural roads of West Auckland.

New set of warnings as Govt fails to break the cycle of deprivation: report

Lack of accountability from ministers and public servants will cost future generations.

Who should monitor our security agencies?

Top-level review addresses concerns about the politicisation of national security.

The potential of treating mental illness with psychedelic drugs

NZ researchers have set up an LSD microdosing trial to see the potential benefits.

Slip watch: Building knowledge of our biggest fault line

Scientists begin to decipher the “crosstalk between slow-slip events and earthquakes."

Charlotte Grimshaw: I would pay higher taxes to support free healthcare

"Do we know how lucky we are?," Hewitson asks after seeing US$27k hospital bill.

South Auckland has long been stigmatised - here’s how groups are changing the narrative

After Luxon's comment on South Auckland "stung" many, leaders are out to prove him wrong.

Red tape causing frustations for NZ psychedelic therapy researchers

"Out of date" Misuse of Drugs Act is causing major delays for psychedelic drug trials.

How immersing people in nature can be life changing

Environmentalist explains how she helps prisoners and others with outdoor programmes.