Laura Tupou
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2018 Census - what you need to know
Census Day is March 6, but the switch to online form completion has raised some concerns - as has the delayed delivery of access codes. → Read More
Auckland councillor calls for bus booze ads to be dumped
An Auckland councillor is demanding Auckland Transport immediately pull alcohol advertising from city buses. → Read More
Elite rugby player among athletes in doping probe
About 100 NZ athletes, including at least one elite rugby player, being investigated for buying and using banned drugs, Drug Free Sport New Zealand says. → Read More
Holding young people in cells 'dangerous'
Judge Andrew Becroft says putting children in cells needs to stop, after a 13-year-old boy was left in police cells with violent offenders. → Read More
Auckland jet fuel shortage could affect thousands of people per day
Refining NZ estimates it'll take 10 to 15 days to fix the crack in a jet fuel pipeline to Auckland Airport, as flights are cancelled. → Read More
Migrant worker describes 'modern day slavery' scam
A worker who paid his employer thousands of dollars to try to get residency says he wants to help expose widespread exploitation. → Read More
Celebrating the Tongan language
Today marks the start of Tonga Language Week, celebrating the ethnicity of more than 60,000 islanders living in New Zealand. → Read More
Auckland teacher bonding scheme rolled out to all schools
Principals in Auckland's low-decile schools aren't happy with government's new plan to extend its cash offer to all the city's schools. → Read More
Auckland teacher shortage plan to be extended
The government's plan to offer a one-off cash bonus to all new graduates taking jobs in the city will hurt poorer schools, their principals warn. → Read More
Young South Aucklanders unconvinced by politicians
General elections are like "voting for a park I'm probably never going to play in", Year 13 student PJ Gabriel says. → Read More
Donations flood in for high school's pop up ball op shop
High school students are gearing up for ball season but one South Auckland school is trying to keep costs down. → Read More
Security guard at local govt event accused of racism
An Ōtara community board member is accusing a security guard hired for a conference at SkyCity of racism, after he tried to stop her going into the building. → Read More
MPI criticised for 'serious failings' on kauri dieback
Kauri could be wiped out from the Waitakere Ranges within the next 20 years if the Ministry for Primary Industries doesn't take urgent action, an Auckland community group is warning. → Read More
Port Hills locals demand justice over suspected arson
Port Hills locals are furious one of two massive Christchurch fires was suspicious and want anyone found responsible to be punished. → Read More
Power bill pinch hitting renters most
Households are feeling the pinch of high power bills and renters, many in uninsulated homes, are especially hard hit, a survey suggests. → Read More
Mana Magazine stops production
After 25-years of production, Mana Magazine has stopped production after offers from its recent licensing company were rejected. → Read More