Owner ‘begged me’ to do it, claims dog killer in court
A man accused of inhumanely killing 33 dogs claimed in court the dogs’ owner “begged” him to do it. Tony Campbell was giving evidence in his own defence at the Auckland District Court last week on...
View ArticleOnline pokies top of the slippery slope, says PGF
An anti-gambling organisation says online pokie websites are “grooming young people for gambling”. Online pokie websites are "grooming" youth to become gamblers, says the PGF. Photo: Katie Cullen...
View ArticleMigrants’ pay for lack of Kiwi work experience
Despite work experience overseas, migrants are still finding it hard to get a job in New Zealand. Migrants lining up at the Auckland immigration office. Photo: Katie Cullen Montgomerie “If you come...
View ArticleFilm-maker’s quest to tell Congo’s story
Benjamin Mugisho seems like any other university student. He lives away from home, has a Facebook page and makes plans for the future. Benjamin Mugisho hopes his documentary will educate New Zealanders...
View ArticleCremation jewellery a way to ‘keep a little bit of someone with you’
Sue Macilwee wears a piece of her mum around her neck every day. Literally. Traditionally, cremation pendants and rings are filled with small amounts of cremation ashes, burial soil, hair or nail...
View ArticleNZ Bus and unions still to reach an agreement
On one minute, off the next. The struggle between driver unions and NZ Bus to reach an agreement has been frustrating for many Aucklanders as they wait to see if they will have a bus service on Monday....
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