Inside Auckland’s morning ‘wake-up’ patrol for homeless rough sleepers
Little movement, more coaxing – who is this character? He is a new face for the council compliance…
Search continues for missing Greymouth kayaker swept out to sea
Shortly after midday, West Coast Search and Rescue manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, said the police search was…
Government’s proposed homeless ‘move on’ law branded pointless by Northland advocates
“Our main streets and town centres have been blighted by disruption and disturbance,” he claimed. “Businesses are declining…
Dax Holland homicide: Public welcome at funeral for Tauranga rough sleeper
Holland’s immediate family had already held a private family service to celebrate his life. “They are happy that…
Government move-on orders: Police to target begging and rough sleeping
“New Zealanders are fair-minded people, and our culture is one where we seek to help those who are…
Whangamatā bakery owner Leslie Brett Henderson accused of hitting ‘rough’ man with Isuzu D-Max ute
However, Brett Henderson is defending the charge of assault with a weapon, represented by prominent lawyer Philip Morgan,…
Early childhood teacher Kaaren Stewart loses registration over rough handling of preschooler
Evidence proved the 4-year-old child suffered on at least one occasion at the hands of Stewart, which the…
Homelessness in Tauranga CBD: Rising complaints, safety fears for shops
‘They have taken over’ The Bay of Plenty Times spoke with numerous CBD businesses, and many reported experiencing…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
BTS’s comeback tour is just what K-pop needs
This year hasn’t been much better. From a lack of breakthrough groups to fan fatigue, the reasons are…
Auckland, city of hope? Eden Park, rough sleepers, Ponsonby parking and award-winning parks
This lovely, chaotic city of hope How do we build a better city? Just want to leave this…
Rough sleeping ban for central Auckland considered by Government
Opposition parties and advocates for homeless people warn that a ban could simply move the problem elsewhere and…