New ZealandAussie code discourages ultra-skinny fashion modelsAustralia has moved to take ultra-skinny models off the catwalks and magazines under a new code of conduct announced yesterday.27 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuIwi will get 2000km of coastlineAttorney-General Chris Finlayson believes about 2000km of NZ's coastline will eventually be covered by iwi customary title. 20 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuForeshore agreement 'means ownership'Maori groups awarded customary title in the foreshore and seabed will be the legal owners of it and the minerals beneath it.15 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuMaori Party brushes off Harawira criticism of foreshore dealThe Maori Party's often controversial MP Hone Harawira says the Prime Minister was "pandering to rednecks" over the foreshore and seabed deal. 15 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuForeshore plan opens door to Maori claimsThe Govt will introduce a new property title that can be claimed over the foreshore and seabed. 14 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for synthetic-cannabis controlsDrug control groups want a tightening of laws relating to synthetic cannabis products.14 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Audrey Young:</i> Foreshore compromise unlikelyNational has relaxed the threshold for claiming customary title but the iwi leaders want it relaxed even further.13 Jun 11:15 PM
Small BusinessNot so much great expectations, as clear expectations<i>All in a day's work:</i> Employment law works best when we all employ a bit of common sense.13 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldWarning: the nanny state can seriously improve your healthResearch shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives09 Jun 02:10 AM
Opinion<i>John Banks:</i> We must crack down on alcohol misuseFor years, I watched my mother slowly and progressively kill herself through the bottle. I made the decision then not to drink.07 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuIwi insist private titles must goMaori will refuse to forgo their rights to the foreshore and seabed unless private owners do the same, an iwi leaders' group has warned.06 Jun 04:00 PM
EconomyIRD may hit commercial fit-outsThe Government has embarked on a path to abolish building depreciation on virtually every building type and could hit depreciation claims on commercial building fit-outs in future, says Bayleys Valuations director John Freeman.28 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandControversy continues after three strikes bill passedThe three-strikes legislation will become law, after the National-Act Party bill passed its third reading in Parliament last night.25 May 09:03 PM
