New ZealandSex abuse charge in torture caseNew claims emerged last night that the nine-year-old girl allegedly tortured by her parents was also sexually abused while in Child Youth and Family care.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry's mistakes cost taxpayersBeneficiaries owe the Ministry of Social Development nearly $1 billion and about half of it is because of overpayments, official figures show.07 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandError marks living drivers as deceasedNZTA cleared its registry of deceased licence holders, only to have 23 inform it they were still alive.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew mums miss out on tax credits - studyAbout 36pc of first-time mothers, and 13pc of mothers who already had older children, were not aware of the Working For Families tax credits.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: ACC working to ease money fearsThe ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.25 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentPower boss' $1.3m top Govt payMighty River Power chief executive Doug Heffernan is NZ's highest-paid government employee with a $1.32m package.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to chase leavers as school endsA new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister's BSA complaint against TV3 to go aheadA complaint by Paula Bennett over a news item which claimed she offered money to a solo mum is to go ahead.24 Sep 06:31 AM
OpinionJohn Drinnan<i>Media</i>: MP gets an easier run than TV headsNever mind sex on TV.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake: Residents kicked out of damaged flatsTwenty-three people have reportedly been evicted from quake-damaged council flats without warning.14 Sep 06:51 AM
EmploymentBe flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banksFinance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible with Christchurch earthquake victims.06 Sep 11:30 PM
