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USAid pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waiting
Shipments worth nearly US$76m were not delivered and US$63m of supplies were delayed.
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$3.8m complex gives younger disabled people a home away from rest homes
'With appropriate housing, disabled people can live with independence and dignity.'
Hoops not hoopla: How a small park for homeless people eased a CBD's tension
The new pocket park has tables, shade and a basketball hoop for whānau.
Diamonds and wine: Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events
'This shows what can be achieved when a community rallies behind a cause.'
Food rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homes
Whakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.
Desserts for the deserving: Teen baker with a 'passion for helping'
Hannah Richards spends three hours every Saturday baking cakes and crumbles for charity.
Moana Pasifika granted year-long break on $3m public loan interest
Sport New Zealand has paused $183,000 in interest charges on the $3m loan.
Dispute over foreign aid funding goes to US Supreme Court
It will test the assertion the US president can block spending budgeted by Congress.
See you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nights
Take on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.
World Vision aid worker on our responsibility as Kiwis ‘in the face of cruelty’
'Our responsibility here in NZ … is to be a stopgap against those who are cruel.'
Prince Harry's UK visit sparks speculation of royal reunion
Prince Harry will attend the WellChild Awards in London on Monday.
Duchess of Kent remembered for quiet life and service after royal exit
She gave up her HRH title in 1996 to teach singing in Hull.
Hawke's Bay man who spent $2200 on a block of butter might turn it into banana cake
Is this NZ's most expensive block of butter?
'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newborns
Jim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
I’m a teacher with incurable cancer – I can show students there’s more to life than trauma
Stacey Schultz says she is teaching them life lessons they wouldn't otherwise experience.
'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse cases
A violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.
Is lamb making a comeback? Market turns as prices reach $300 a head at sale
Livestock manager says higher prices for lambs are starting to be seen around the country.
Prince Harry to attend UK charity event on anniversary of Queen's death
Harry will attend the WellChild Awards in London on September 8.
Hamilton Food Bank rolls out special meal support for elderly
The new programme is directed at those aged 65 and over.
Mothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind bars
Mothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison.
How Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heights
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.
From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
Joy Reid said the charity had helped support her through her own grief journey.
'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortages
Save the Children's teams are facing an overwhelming tide of hunger and disease in Gaza.
'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charity
A special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.
Young Waikato Pacific community advocate recognised in Y25 list
'Thinking critically about the world was something my parents encouraged.'
Veterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal care
Mariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.
Retired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babies
Mike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.
Why couple charged guests $1680 to attend wedding
About 270 guests attended the three-day event in Boise.
UK watchdog finds 'mismanagement' in charity co-founded by Prince Harry
The Charity Commission found no evidence of bullying at Sentebale.
Summer camp poisoning: Former vet faces ill-treatment charges
British police have charged Jonathan Ruben, 76, with ill-treatment of three children.