LifestyleAuthor defends film of assisted dying as BBC fields complaintsBritish anti-euthanasia campaigners accused Sir Terry Pratchett and the BBC of "cheerleading" for a change in legislation.15 Jun 03:30 AM
EntertainmentRussell Crowe cuts circumcision criticismRussell Crowe has apologised for criticising circumcision.14 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandSame-sex date banned at school ballA Wellington boys' college has banned a student from bringing his male date to this weekend's school ball.14 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuSpate of deaths hits mill town13 youths from Kawerau have died suddenly in just 18 months, with "no rhyme or reason."11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandScientists in dark on Kronic's ill effectsA top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.10 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Nothing for free - it's the basic welfare ruleCutting benefit costs a tough task, but there are avoidable mistakes.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentNatalie Portman signs on to support gay marriageNatalie Portman has signed Freedom to Marry's Say, "I Do" letter to President Barack Obama asking for marriage equality for gay couples.07 Jun 08:44 PM
Opinion<i>Dita De Boni:</i> If Sir Peter says soSomeone who has done nothing but alienate large groups of teachers is a deadbeat choice for the job of Education Minister, says Dita De Boni.07 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandAdoptee's 'horrific' attacks on mumA 28-year-old man who was given up for adoption allegedly subjected his birth mother to more than 12 months of abuse.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrug sold at dairies puts young man in mental unitAn anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.06 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: Gluckman's report shows the way"There is always a solution to every human problem - neat, plausible and wrong," wrote H.L. Mencken.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBennett: No compulsory contraception for nowSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett is "a big fan" of long acting contraception for solo mums but says her Government is "not quite" at the stage of making it compulsory.05 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandPrison guard jailed for corruptionRimutaka prison guard Johan Clarke has been jailed in what is believed to be the first time a corrections officer has been convicted of corruption charges.02 Jun 06:25 AM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman<i>Shelley Bridgeman:</i> PR disaster as Countdown pulls out of 'Robin Hood partnership'The high profile coverage of Countdown's withdrawal from the Red Cross breakfast programme is a public relations nightmare.01 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandWellywood sign alternatives soughtWellington Airport is putting its Wellywood sign plans on hold after a strong public backlash against the idea. It plans to form a panel to discuss other options for the site.01 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandKids taught self-control do well as adultsTeaching self-control to children as young as three can set them up for healthy, wealthy and crime-free lives.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNats' welfare crackdown centrepiece of campaignJohn Key says reforms will be based on the premise 'if you can work, you must work'.30 May 05:30 PM
WorldWar on smoking moves to new battlegroundsIt's the developing world, not the West, which now consumes most of the world's cigarettes. 28 May 09:24 PM
