New Zealand'We were second class citizens': Same-sex couples reflect on Civil Union Act 15 years onThe Civil Union Act passed on April 26, 2005, divided NZ politics and society at the time.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis referendum: What does my vote mean?NZ is closer than ever to legalising cannabis. What exactly would that look like?24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: No quick way out of Covid-19 trenchesCOMMENT: Its when Covid-19 ends that out teamwork will become most important.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis have the final say on euthanasia this year. This is what it could look like if we vote 'yes'Euthanasia could be legal in NZ by 2021, and this is what it would look like.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami' of demand for food parcels, families wait four hours in Māngere"It's almost as if a tsunami has happened," says the CEO of a budgeting service.24 Apr 03:45 AM
OpinionDoes lockdown mean the return of the 'Trad Wife'?COMMENT: With helpers no longer lightening the load, many women are buckling under stress.24 Apr 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Farrelly: Where do homeless go when they 'stay home'?COMMENT: Support for street whānau has changed drastically during the Covid-19 lockdown.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe face of social need: Huge demand for food parcels and food grantsPeople have donated more than $1.7 million to the Salvation Army's Foodbank Project.23 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: At-risk families using lockdown 'to become a better family'There are challenges, and positive behaviour, in lockdown. Made with funding by NZ On Air.21 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandCouple under financial pressure scammed in car saleA couple who tried to sell car to relieve financial pressure were scammed online.18 Apr 06:08 AM
WorldCovid-19 pandemic threatens the world's wildlifeDifference lies in how people respond to the economic shock of losing their livelihood.16 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandAnger, depression, anxiety: NZ's 'new normal' after lockdownLife after lockdown in New Zealand has been analysed in a newly released report.16 Apr 09:27 PM
New ZealandLockdown tough on overcrowded householdsAt least 400,000 people are living in stressful, overcrowded homes in NZ.14 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandCode words at supermarkets possible for victims escaping violenceAgencies seek creative ways to help those trapped at home with an abuser amid Covid-19.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAussie investors end life in rat race, boost Whanganui social housingThe couple never set out to become social housing providers, but say it's a "win-win".10 Apr 05:01 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carparkThought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandVirus could force 100,000 Kiwis to join benefit queue, many for the first time"Nobody is going to come out the other side without needing some support."05 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandDisruption of grieving rituals 'heartbreaking' during lockdownIn the lockdown, it has become harder for people to grieve the loss of loved ones.03 Apr 06:03 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland clinic hit by theft - then mystery package turns up"It gives us a sense of hope," says a doctor after a mystery gift to her clinic.29 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Beach Haven and the future of social housingCOMMENT: What's the point of solving a supply crisis if you risk creating a slum crisis?26 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafeCompanies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.26 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandNew photos: Bargain store visited by police during lockdownA worker at a bargain store said she did not feel safe working during the lockdown.25 Mar 11:20 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Homeless being placed in motels for lockdown"They are freaked out that everything is closing down and they'll be stuck on the street."25 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus lockdown: Can kids in shared custody move between homes?In some cases a child may have to stay with one parent for the entire lockdown.25 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Virus could 'rip through' South Auckland, GP warnsA Papakura clinic on the frontline against Covid-19 has had its protective gear stolen.23 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: AUT students upset as large lectures continue"We're all squished into a lecture theatre … and there are people coughing and sniffing".20 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Close borders now, urgent care doctor saysDoctor 'extremely worried' as some of his patients flout the social isolation rules.18 Mar 11:37 PM
PoliticsCoronavirus support: $25/week for beneficiaries, help for working familiesPeople who have to self isolate but have run out of sick days will have costs covered.17 Mar 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTech firms to be held accountable for spreading child pornTech companies continue to detect an explosion of abusive content on their platforms.13 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandWhite supremacist is a former soldier, says Defence ForceIt comes after a soldier was arrested at Linton Military Camp in December.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYour kids and social media: Stalking, secret accounts - and stressThe British Govt is requiring tech companies to protect children. Will NZ follow suit?05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNadia Lim just made the most terrible meal possible. Here's why.Red soup, sauced rice 'meals' show one of NZ's problem at its worst.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Real emergency over emergency contraceptionEmergency contraception is a conversation in desperate need of some logical thinking.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt building 10 state houses a day - but the wait-list for them is still growingGovt is building more houses, but the waiting list for them keeps growing.27 Feb 08:52 PM
