New ZealandGarrett used disguise to get fake passportAct MP David Garrett thought faking his appearance to steal a dead baby's identity to obtain a passport was "a bit of a lark", a court file reveals.16 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandPM: Garrett's use of baby's identity 'bizarre'The Prime Minister is refusing to comment on whether Act MP David Garrett should resign from Parliament but has called the use of a dead baby's identity as "bizarre."16 Sep 04:30 AM
Media and marketingDigital TV switchover by 2013 - GovtNew Zealand's analogue television service will be switched off progressively nationwide between September 2012 and late 2013, the Government said today.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandShould David Garrett quit? Readers say 'Yes'NZ Herald readers have reacted strongly to the revelation that Act's hardline law and order spokesman MP David Garrett applied for a passport under the name of a dead child in the 1980s.16 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandGarrett asks for his name suppression to be liftedAct MP David Garrett has instructed his lawyer to apply for an urgent waiver to have the name suppression order on his passport fraud case lifted.15 Sep 11:59 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Screening on slippery slope to eugenicsGarth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWilce cited over $100m blow-outFormer Defence Force scientist Stephen Wilce ignored concerns about military projects which led to at least one cost blow-out of $100 million.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers: More strikes unless Govt talks to usStalled negotiations between teachers and the Ministry of Education may even see students told to stay at home.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Tariana Turia:</i> New bill reopens door to possibility of justiceTariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHide stands by Act MP, admits own convictionHis credibility on the line, Rodney Hide has backed MP David Garrett, who admitted stealing a dead baby's identity to obtain a false passport.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial</i>: Far-reaching powers hide worrying risksIt can be hard to keep perspective when an incident as devastating as the Christchurch earthquake occurs.15 Sep 05:29 PM
