A programme called Broadway Dreams is bringing some of New York’s greatest talents to Auckland.
Fleas can be a problem in hospital settings this time of year, a hospital spokesperson says.
Graeme Isaako who plays the role of Aladdin in the Auckland season at the Civic Theatre, is of Māori and Samoan descent.
The Child Poverty Monitor shows one in five children from the most disadvantaged communities are going without the basics.
Over the next two weeks the mission plans to hand out over 8000 family food parcels.
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The state landlord claims it is “satisfied” that a property riddled with mould “has generally been in reasonable order”.
The April storm saw power cut to some households for up to two weeks.
Children's Minister Tracey Martin says she is looking at what can be done.
"I think the Salvation Army feel like they'd like us to go further and faster and I share that impatience," says the Housing Minister.
The Human Rights Commission describes the 60-year-old legislation as outdated and discriminatory.
Analysts have told 1 NEWS they think the Defence Force is already preparing to fight back.
The former Conservative Party leader and his former press secretary are suing each other for defamation.
The former Conservative Party leader and his press secretary are suing each other for defamation.
The new spot for the next two years is close by while its existing site undergoes a makeover.
Housing First says it’s much easier for homeless people to deal with issues like addiction, mental and physical health once they have a safe, warm, stable place to live.
1 NEWS reporter Ryan Boswell spoke to three men who are or were homeless about the reasons they ended up living rough.
The warning comes a day before the first rough sleeper count takes place in Auckland.
It’s been found most schools are failing to keep pace with social and technological changes when it comes to sex ed.
New bail measures and a faster, more efficient system are being lauded.
Judith Collins said the agency needs to look at the “dopey policy” given the current demand for state housing.
Housing NZ will only lease homes build after 2000, but critics say it’s a ludicrous position in the current housing climate.
People are staying for as long as six months, three more than planned.
The Sallies want community organisations like churches to open their doors during the colder months.
1 NEWS took to the streets to meet some of those forced to live in parks and cars.
Those in community housing schemes look unlikely to receive the same pay-out as Housing NZ tenants.
National spokeswoman Judith Collins says each eviction needs to be looked at individually.
Housing New Zealand evicted 87 families between 2014-15 and 2017-18.
Since 2016, $51 million has been spent on the accommodation.
Tens of millions of dollars are being spent on those struggling – but not all beneficiaries are following the rules.
Remediation only appropriate for identified former P labs and homes where high use has taken place.