On The Up: Whangārei wellbeing hub to offer support for inner-city homeless
The wellness hub will start from the end of July, based in Whare Āwhina’s support cafe on Cameron…
‘Sleepers’ Director Barry Levinson Is Still Perplexed by Controversy
[This story contains spoilers for the 30-year-old Sleepers.] Nearly 30 years later, Sleepers director Barry Levinson still believes…
Barry Levinson Looks Back at 1996 Drama
When Barry Levinson made his feature directing debut with the autobiographical dramedy “Diner” in 1982, many expected him…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Railway sleepers targeted in string of thefts across Whangārei businesses and KiwiRail
He suspected the sleepers were being sold. Police were working to ascertain who was responsible. Greenfingers Growing Mixes…