Stories by Maxine Jacobs

Quitline has seen a surge of people wanting to give up smoking after the tax hikes on New Year's Day - but many smokers say the price increase won't change their habits.

A former rugby friend of the man who died after being shot at by police in Canterbury has described how he was having a difficult time. Audio

A transgender advocate is backing the Auckland Pride Board's decision to ban uniformed police from next year's parade.

Three more organisations have pulled out from next year's Auckland Pride Parade over the controversial ban on police in uniforms.

Fletcher Building say they will not build on sacred Māori land, rejecting claims made by protesters.

An Auckland Secondary school headmaster says banning school prize givings at a primary school level could be damaging to students.

Pākehā and non-Māori dementia clinicians don't understand the importance of spirituality in how they care for Māori, says a University of Auckland Professor.