Data from domestic abuse callouts in the Far North during lockdown have again revealed alcohol as the leading contributor to police involvement.
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NewsNew Waikato alcohol and drug court opened
A ceremony at Hukanui Marae, Gordonton has marked the occasion.
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Stockists drop Eagle Brewing NZ over owner's alleged racist comments
Brewery provider and distributor calls Māori "The scurge of New Zealand, "
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Police urge punters to keep safe for 'first night out'
As of today, bars are able to re-open to the public with some restrictions still in place. Police are urging punters to keep safe while having a good night out.
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Urutā: COVID-19 Advice for Māori by Māori health experts
Māori doctors and health experts worried about the lack of Covid-19 planning for Māori have banded together to create a national Māori pandemic group, Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā. The group has created a website and digital platforms to provide expert health advice for whānau, iwi and health providers.
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The lockdown: Cabinet confirms which businesses will stay open
Cabinet met yesterday to clarify who can stay open during the lockdown and who must close.
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Children suffer consequences of parents actions
Oranga Tamariki has launched an investigation following various social media post that appears to show adults feeding alcohol to a baby.
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Recovering addict pledges his life to serving others in 2020
Jason Tereva of Ngāti Maniapoto and Cook Island decent is a product of the state care services in New Zealand. For most of his life Tereva has had to contend with being moved to multiple state service homes, and has battled with alcohol and drug addiction. But Tereva has left that life behind him and on this, the last day of 2019, he's focused on a new life for himself, one that he has found doing voluntary work for the Salvation Army in Wellington.
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Māori mother celebrates recovery from addiction
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Auckland today raising awareness for drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Among those on the Addiction Recovery Walk is a young Māori mother who has been on the path to recovery.
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Losing half million dollars as Skycity push for more pokies machines
Māori man breaks his silence subjected to a 25 year gambling addiction. Now, he speaks out against Skycity Casino in Hamilton at the second hearing that sees the company push for more pokies machines.
