AI in schools: Whangārei teacher warns of harm to students’ critical thinking
“It’s taking all the cognitive load and kids just copy the answers straight in.” A recent Education Review…
Judge finds dad’s abusive livestreams about ex were psychological harm
But influencers and would-be commentators who frame their “story times” as exposés without any editorial oversight are finding…
Defence Force personnel still fear speaking out on sexual and other harm, audit finds
“Many … did not trust the complaints process or believe anything would happen if they reported the behaviour,”…
Man faces multiple charges after alleged serious assault near Whanganui
The victim remains in hospital. Photo / NZME A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding…
Officials warned English-first logo change could harm Crown–Māori ties
The Public Service Commission advised that the changes could be viewed negatively by some, given a Waitangi Tribunal…
Community rallies behind survivor Kim Sawyers after act of kindness
He was sentenced to home detention last month and granted permanent name suppression. The presiding judge also suppressed…
Anna saw gambling as harmless fun. Here’s what she wished she knew
When Anna Bardsley was in her 40s, she used to catch up with her girlfriends at the pub…
Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond
Unrealistic standards that plagued girls are now hitting boys. Gen Z voices reveal what’s in their feeds as…
Jailed South Auckland murderer Beant Singh, who killed his wife, Binderpal Kaur, fights deportation to India
Singh had only been in New Zealand for seven years at the time of the killing, and was…
Wellington abuse trial: Woman tells jury of ‘house of horrors’ violence
“We were isolated and abused in the house by him,” she told the jury in the Wellington District…
Whangārei man found guilty of causing harm by sharing explicit images of ex-partner
The court heard the couple met through the DJ scene in Auckland and quickly developed a relationship, with…
Lockdown ended at Awanui School in Far North after family harm callout
Awanui Primary School principal Dannielle Thomson told the Northern Advocate she had “no comment” when contacted. Far North…