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Radio host coping with 'trauma', 'rage' after fighting for his daughter's health

'Those who agitate seem to be the ones who are able to get what they need'.

Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing

Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.

'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'

Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.

Droves of Northland's working poor living in cars due to expensive rentals

People forced to live in tents in Northland as housing shortages hit critical levels.

Tongan PM gives up defence portfolio for noble

Tonga's PM had met with King Tupou VI earlier this month before the decision was made.

'It's eye-opening' - The Convert actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Set in the 1800s, the film is still relevant to issues Aotearoa faces today, actress says.

Letters: SailGP event cancelled, scams and sympathy and our dreary national anthem

OPINION: Next time, stick to Auckland for sailing events.

'Just constant porn’: Mum’s warning after son sees disturbing videos at school

One shared video showed a Kiwi kid in his intermediate uniform masturbating, a mum says.

'We deserve better': Disabilities community call for better accessiblity

Members of the disabled community marched to Parliament a petition for change.

Letters: Landlord tax breaks aren't a 'success', firefighters' speed bump fears

OPINION: 'Does this Government intend to worsen the social divide?'

We need to talk about the gender pay gap

OPINION: The pay gap actually has little to do with employers short-changing women.

'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty

115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.

Concerns at capacity GP clinics are ‘cream-skimming’ and discriminating in selecting new patients

Staff surveys said four in five GPs had closed books or limited enrolments.

Why do young people have such poor mental health?

More young people are struggling with their health than ever before - here's why.

'Move to Auckland': Dentists tell parents to wait 'up to three years' for kids' check-ups

14 per cent of kids due for an oral health check-up in 2022 are yet to be seen.

Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby

OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'