New ZealandCYF would have engaged with Kahuis if told of environment, inquest hearsCYF would "almost certainly" have got involved with the Kahui family had it known of the hostile environment the twins were living in.03 Nov 06:24 AM
EntertainmentLily Allen suffers second miscarriageBritish singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy, her spokesperson says.01 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandTwo convicted over unlawful weddingChristchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.01 Nov 03:48 AM
LifestyleCarbon footprints in the sandDita De Boni wonders what the environmental impact of having children really is.01 Nov 02:30 AM
EntertainmentPushing the limitsA year after her nasty split from Chris Brown, singing superstar Rihanna not only has a new album out soon, but a promising movie career ahead. By Stephen Jewell.31 Oct 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Scott Kara:</i> Gimme, gimme, gimmeScott Kara on why his almost three-year-old won't be getting an iPad this Christmas.29 Oct 12:00 AM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni</i>: Tolley swings her axeWhenever there are cuts to be made, it always seems to be down to the Education Minister to make them, writes Dita De Boni.28 Oct 08:29 PM
New Zealand20 hours of free care to be reviewed, says TolleyThe 20 hours of free care children 3 and over receive in early childhood centres is under review.27 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe events that led to the final choiceGerman author Johanna Adorjan tells Cathrin Schaer about researching her grandparents’ life and death.26 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThink like a child to boost your creativityDawdling, losing your cool and having bad ideas can help adults reclaim their imaginations, according to US researchers.26 Oct 12:16 AM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Getting our geek onI have always listened to conversations about the Armageddon Expo with interest, safe in the knowledge I will never be attending said event.25 Oct 09:51 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South</i>: Change by encouraging ideas - not by giving ordersStaff frequently come up with the answers you need, says expert with an international track record.24 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStork to call on comedianFunny man Gary McCormick is preparing for the pitter-patter of little feet - four, to be exact.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPastors' miracle childA Kiwi dad is celebrating the miracle birth of his first child after 22 years of trying.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWedding couples left in the lurchWedding couples have been left scrambling for venues by the failure of a string of Auckland restaurant businesses.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'We had to break in to get kids'Neighbours say they were forced to break down a door to get to two young children locked inside after police arrested their father.21 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Status McAlpine</i>: Facebook's making stalkers out of us allMy mother has just posted a message on my wall. Apparently she's managed to get 'into' this Facebook system malarkey and is 'keeping up to speed' with things.21 Oct 01:58 AM
EntertainmentPop star Beyonce pregnant - reportHip hop power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet, according to a report.21 Oct 01:53 AM
LifestyleSmarter sex: Does it matter if girls do better than boys?Boys will perform just as you expect them to, it seems. If you tell them they aren't as intelligent as girls and are less likely to do well in tests, that is exactly what will happen.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWife-killer in $1.4m luxury hideawayGreg Meads enjoyed his final months of freedom in a plush beachfront home with another woman before being convicted of murder.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleMemory of muse dealt a cruel blowIsabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.20 Oct 12:00 PM
New Zealand$28 million winner: I waited six hours to tell my wifeA 'humble and hard-working' pig hunter from Papakura went to work and waited six hours on Monday before telling his wife he'd won $28.7m.19 Oct 04:30 PM
