Elliot Ikilei campaigns on his work with vulnerable young people. He repeatedly praised Tate in social media posts in 2022.

Lily Yao was invited to National’s campaign launch, then told there was no room for her

A newly published Canadian court decision explains Auckland mother’s role in a massive meth bust - and how she was released as soon as she was sentenced

His assault on journalism travels, giving powerful people everywhere permission to shut out scrutiny

A week that started with abortion law and ended with fake Chinese police cars

At least two cars decked out in Chinese police markings have been spotted on Auckland streets. Police are now making inquiries.

Len Collett died following a fall in an emergency department. His wife Vicky talks about the night she lost him.

Emergency department doctors and nurses across New Zealand describe conditions they say are unsafe

Mental health review finds fragmented services and major gaps in follow-up and care.

Senior journalist Paula Penfold examines an NZ First candidate’s abortion claims against the law, official data and medical practice.

What is public interest journalism anyway?

The suspended chief executive was fighting to get her job back. Now she’s leaving ‘on good terms’, months before her contract expires.

Caroline Daniel believed her beloved dog Ted had been killed by other dogs. Then she read what witnesses claimed happened

What happens between getting a tip and actually having a story

From corridor care and long waits to lifesaving treatment, we want your stories.

A flawed police survey was used against a senior detective – confidential IPCA findings say that should never have happened.

As Luxon calls an urgent caucus meeting, former National MPs suggest why he’s facing the heat – again

A top lawyer will lead the investigation into concerns about culture and conduct at the FMA.

Why Thunder has been getting more cuddles lately

Chief executive on leave as Financial Markets Authority Board assesses workplace

The Financial Markets Authority Board says it is assessing workplace culture concerns "as a matter of urgency"

The owners of a German Shepherd who died at doggy daycare Dog Manners are questioning what they were told about his death

Former staff told Stuff they witnessed repeated abuse of dogs at an Auckland daycare where four dogs died in recent years.

Walter's owners were told their dog had been attacked. A specialist post-mortem raised very different questions.

Reporting on Operation Hark

Four senior physicians have criticised Simeon Brown’s handling of Medical Council appointments, while the Health Minister says the Government is putting patients ahead of ideology.

How did 54 cases apparently fall through the cracks – and what happens to the victims now?

I thought I was reporting one woman’s eight-year fight with ACC. Until I started reading the paperwork

Police reopen 54 sexual assault and child abuse cases as Detective Inspector Kevan Verry remains under employment investigation

A review overturned ACC's decision in one woman's case. The bigger question is how many others it could affect.

Why am I still writing about this

Official reports are being signed off as completed without anyone checking if the victims are actually safe, new report show.

Important questions remain over the future shape of media safeguards in New Zealand, writes Broadcasting Standards Authority chief executive Stacey Wood.

The church review that did not talk to the women who prompted it

Equippers says its review identified improvements. Survivors say it missed the point – and they were not consulted.

Stroppy for a reason

Xero promised Ally Naylor confidentiality over her complaint about its then-CEO, but has now admitted it gave him her name by mistake.

The BBC correspondent on storytelling, and making people care

He ‘completely rejects’ the allegations, but does not want the integrity of the awards undermined

Tech titan relinquishes coveted title after three women ex-employees alleged unwanted physical contact, but says “I completely reject the recent allegations about me”.

New Zealander of the Year’s former chef speaks, joining two former Xero employees alleging unwanted sexual contact