OpinionTracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okayStir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew alert over drug to quit smokingResearchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic brand banned, others to be testedThe Health Ministry has recalled a popular brand of the synthetic cannabis, Kronic Pineapple...30 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandKronic ads on youth radio under fireStation owner defends decision as within the law, but minister says it 'stinks'.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a futureAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandParents of Down children taking Govt to top courtAntenatal testing devalues children's lives and aims to cut Down births, battlers say.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen death: Kronic's role probedAn investigation is under way into what role synthetic cannabis may have played in a fatal car crash.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic use to be curtailed: GovtA planned crackdown on "cannabinoid" substances will severely curtail the use of controversial synthetic cannabis product Kronic, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandKronic craze spurs specialist dealer to open in central cityEven long-time owner of Hemp Store concerned by availability.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuakes continue to hit ChristchurchSizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.14 Jun 05:06 AM
