For decades, family members of the deceased have campaigned for the council to show some respect.
New Zealand
6:00am
A sports medicine specialist says long-term use of the substances could produce "irreversible damage" to organs.
Health
Friday 6:40pm
2:38
Shane Jones' colleagues have weighed in on his 'butter chicken tsunami' remark, with David Seymour labelling them "lame dad jokes" and a National MP saying they're racist.
Politics
Thu, Apr 23
Since the weight-loss drug arrived in New Zealand, around 50,000 people have been prescribed it.
Every day in New Zealand, 20 couples will divorce, many of them quite amicably. Why do we still treat it as a kind of failure?
Life
Sun, Apr 19
Crisis café, designed to support people in mental distress, is the third of its kind in the country.
Tue, Apr 14
New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.
Sat, Apr 4
The Property Relationship Act was progressive 50 years ago, but society has changed and experts say the laws are now archaic and often brutally unfair.
Fri, Apr 3
Also known as nangs, nos or laughing gas, nitrous oxide imports increased by 60% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to Stats NZ data.
Tue, Mar 31
A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.
Crime and Justice
Sun, Mar 29
Anti co-governance campaigner Julian Batchelor lost his defamation case against TVNZ. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui, the reporter at the centre of the case, explains why that matters.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Mar 27
The jury said Meta shouldered 70% of the responsibility while YouTube bore the remaining 30%.
Thu, Mar 26
Jess Stuart outlines the growth of the four-day week and other healthy alternatives to "hustle culture".
Mon, Mar 23
The World Happiness Report 2026, released today, suggested high social media usage was linked to lower wellbeing.
Thu, Mar 19
More than 6000 parents separate from their spouses in New Zealand every year. How can they navigate the challenges while minimising their children's distress?
How international custody laws mean having a baby overseas with a non-NZ partner can leave people stuck in that country.
Re: News
Sun, Mar 1
The reactions to Davidson's tics at the BAFTA awards make clear that Tourette syndrome remains a deeply misunderstood condition, says sociology professor Rena Zito.
Wed, Feb 25
Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest this week, we take a look at the downward trajectory of this once cherished and glamorous royal.
Sat, Feb 21
Kiwi medical expert warns punters to bring a 'closed cheque book' if attending 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick's event.
Fri, Feb 20
Kiwi Community Assistance feeds 10,000 mouths a month and needs to line up a new home "in the next few weeks".
Wed, Feb 4
Research shows the two concepts, though seemingly separate, may actually be closely linked.
World
Mon, Jan 19
Red Frogs looked after more than 300 people across six locations over the New Year's period.
Tue, Jan 13
2025’s most read: Ria Hall, a chart-topping singer who was a victim of domestic violence, spoke to Yvonne Tahana for Marae.
Sat, Jan 10
2025’s most read: Last year was meant to be the one when NZ closed the income gap with Australia and stemmed the exodus. Instead, more Kiwis than ever left for a better life.
Fri, Jan 9
Blitzing up oats with water has been touted as the next big trend in weight loss - but is it backed up by science?
Thu, Jan 8
