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‘Forms of structural violence’: Waikeria highlights injustice of New Zealand’s prisons
New Zealand’s pride in its progressive human rights record is belied by how it treats its people in prisons, s…
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New Zealand lagging in developed world on climate funding, Oxfam says
Report finds the nation ranks 21st out of 23 countries when it comes to helping developing countries adapt to …
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Nearly half of New Zealand hate crimes downgraded on police database
Most personnel do not know how to correctly input offences, distorting the picture of hate crime-related offen…
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New Zealanders urged to be vigilant on long weekend as Covid app use falls
Use of contact tracing app has dropped ahead of three-day holiday weekend being seen as ‘rehearsal’ for Christ…
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Beer brand and leather store unwittingly named after Māori word for ‘pubic hair’
Canada’s Hell’s Basement and a shop in Wellington both thought the word ‘huruhuru’ meant ‘feather’ – they were…
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New Zealand military misled ministers about civilians deaths in Afghanistan raid, report finds
Inquiry into Operation Burnham did not confirm any of the eight killed in 2010 raid were insurgents A damning …
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Chicky McChickface rears its head as New Zealand looks to name treasured albatross
A young bird adored by fans around the globe via YouTube will soon leave its nest – but it needs a name firstA…
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New Zealand tightens Covid-19 border measures in ‘dangerous new phase’
Quarantined returnees must test negative to coronavirus before release and may be asked to pay for their isola…
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Auckland shooting: police officer killed and suspect at large in New Zealand
Second police officer seriously injured and member of the public hit by suspect’s car during getawayOne police…
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New Zealand reports fresh coronavirus case as more quarantine breaches emerge
Third case flew from Pakistan via Doha and Melbourne, says director general of health as further reports surfa…
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City of Hamilton in New Zealand removes statue of British naval captain
City council says memorial to Captain John Hamilton comes down after Māori elder calls him a ‘murderer’ and th…
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Reunions, eating out and a lot of haircuts: New Zealand embraces relaxation of lockdown
Children can return to playgrounds, families can meet and restaurants can seat groups of 10 under new rulesCor…
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Ardern: New Zealand has ‘won battle’ against community transmission of Covid-19
Ahead of move to level-3 lockdown, PM says country must remain vigilant Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all ou…
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New Zealand coronavirus deaths during lockdown could be just 20, modelling suggests
Restrictions would need to remain in place until a vaccine or other treatment was developedCoronavirus – lates…
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Hundreds of protesters march on Jacinda Ardern’s office over Māori land dispute
Petition with more than 25,000 signatures delivered, calling on New Zealand PM to visit sacred Ihumātao siteSe…