Verdicts against Meta, YouTube raise hopes of a reckoning on child safety
Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts,…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Social worker Carrie Matkovich loses registration after lying to Corrections and taking man with ankle monitor for walks up Mount Maunganui
A week after the course began, a supervisor became concerned the man was trying to “emotionally manipulate” Matkovich,…
Father jailed in Waikato child neglect case: baby tested positive for meth and boy had rotten teeth
The decision states that the baby boy failed to put on weight after he was born, despite help…
Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after sudden medical emergency, family confirms
He celebrated his 86th birthday on March 10, posting a video on Instagram. Photo / Getty Images Tragically,…
Fish and chips as a social barometer: What Friday slowdown reveals
According to online sources, New Zealand and the UK sell 68% of fish and chip takeaways on Friday…
Social Investment Agency deputy resigns while under bullying, harassment investigation
Approached for comment in December, the SIA said it did not comment on individual employment matters. Asked why…
Samoa’s PM tells Christopher Luxon to ignore negativity on social media over matai title
The leaders of Samoa and New Zealand during a Cabinet meeting addressing a joint response to drug crime…
Hawke’s Bay drivers feeling the pinch at the pump from Iran conflict
Others have taken to buying extra fuel supplies, filling up jerry cans. On Monday, Minister of Finance Nicola…
Chris Hipkins rejects social media allegations from ex-wife
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Jacinda Ardern update: Former PM on life across the Ditch and work on safer AI
Ardern was spotted strolling along the popular Manly Beach in Sydney over the weekend with husband Clarke Gayford…
Kāinga Ora: Residents unhappy with planned development in Aramoho, Whanganui
Fredrikse said while most people surveyed were not completely opposed to the development, there were concerns about drainage,…