New ZealandSurvey finds sunbed regulation not workingSurvey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.13 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandPike River miners set to lose jobsThe majority of miners remaining at Pike River Coal mine look set to lose their jobs, as officials today told workers they were going to proceed with redundancies three weeks after a series of explosions killed 29 workers inside the mine.10 Dec 05:50 AM
EmploymentWomen in their twenties smash glass ceiling to reverse pay gapBritish women in their twenties have smashed the glass ceiling and are now being paid more than their male counterparts.09 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandConcern over serial animal abuserTauranga residents are concerned they are dealing with a serial animal abuser after a kitten was violently thrown against a door and killed this morning - the third horrific act of animal cruelty in the city in a month. 09 Dec 02:25 AM
LifestyleJust one in three Australians will be 'healthy weight' by 2025Figures to be released at an obesity summit today indicate 72 per cent of Australians aged over 25 will have a weight problem in 2025.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThree-year-old girl dies of head injuryA toddler admitted to Starship Hospital earlier this year with a severe head injury has died.07 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandCYF slow to follow up child neglect, says reportAn investigation has found that CYF failed to act on more than 200 cases of child neglect last year until notified more than 10 times.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOfficers accused of assaulting teenA trial has begun for two police officers accused of punching and challenging to a fight an 18-year-old who was getting "a little bit lippy" after they were called to disperse a group of teens drinking in an Auckland park.06 Dec 12:55 AM
OpinionTapu Misa<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Unpaid work invisible and undervaluedStay-at-home mums are an endangered species these days. I was one once and even then it was hard work explaining why.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
