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Drink driving: why the law must change
A shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: No winners in workplace row
Escalating tensions between unions and the Government signal a fall in New Zealand's international standing and a return to the days of class struggles.
City pays $186,000 for leaders it can't use
Manukau City Council - which will be defunct within four months - has spent $186,000 on courses at a luxury Queenstown resort.
Sozzled - but legal to drive
We are calling for New Zealanders to sign up to our campaign to drink and drive responsibly. Read one of the stories that sparked the alcohol limit debate.
Carter has no mandate to remain as MP - Goff
Labour leader Phil Goff says ousted MP Chris Carter doesn't have a mandate to continue as MP for Te Atatu.
Goff trying to cover up problems - Carter
Labour's ousted MP Chris Carter says his controversial trip to China is being used to cover up concerns about Phil Goff's leadership.
Suspended MP Chris Carter 'unbalanced' - Mallard
Suspended MP Chris Carter is "unbalanced" and under pressure over international travel costs, says senior Labour MP Trevor Mallard.
China dairy investor's links revealed
A Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.
Aussie candidates promise crackdown on crime
Australia faces a major crackdown on drugs, gangs and street crime.
<i>John Armstrong</i>: An inept plot - with a sting for Goff
Chris Carter's attempt to destabilise the Labour leadership ranks as one of the most ineptly executed political plots since Guy Fawkes.
Suspended Labour MP Carter writes off boss
Labour MP Chris Carter says his view that Phil Goff can't win the next election and should be replaced is shared by many MPs and party activists.
Carter: 'I guess in a way I wanted to get caught'
Disgraced MP Chris Carter tonight admitted he wanted his identity to be revealed after writing an anonymous letter aimed at undermining Labour leader Phil Goff today.
Labour fuming over coup letter
The Labour Party is furious about a letter claiming there is a plot to overthrow leader Phil Goff, and is trying to hunt down the author.
CTU ends co-operation with Govt on trade
The CTU says it will no longer co-operate with the Govt on trade issues in response to looming employment law changes.
<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide
Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.
<i>Dr Bruce Cohen:</i> It's police actions that count, not weapon choice
Dr Bruce Cohen suggests that Tasers might work - as long as they're not used.
Agency says World Cup booze licence move 'risky'
Plans to fast-track liquor licences for the Rugby World Cup are "risky and unwise", say the gov't.
<i>Ernie Newman</i>: Don't fret, our broadband policy is sound
NZ's ultra-fast broadband project is recognised globally as world-class, says TUANZ chief.
<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly
Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.