New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Joyce can't figure out new figuresTransport Minister Steven Joyce was left red-faced after trotting out new figures supporting the Government's position on drink-driving - then admitted they made little sense.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnaware of P lab poisoningThousands of Kiwis could be at risk of getting sick from methamphetamine manufacture in their own homes without even knowing it.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPrison guard on corruption chargesA Rimutaka Prison guard faces corruption charges after allegedly smuggling drugs and KFC into the prison in exchange for sex, wine and cash.05 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandPolice dodge firework missiles at Rotorua partyAn officer was injured as police dodged fireworks at an out-of-control party early this morning.05 Nov 06:27 PM
New ZealandTobacco crime argument dismissedThere is no evidence of a spike in tobacco-related crime due to price increases, and claims of potential organised crime are being overblown, says Maori affairs select committee chairman Tau Henare.03 Nov 11:23 PM
EmploymentUnemployment drops to 6.4pc, dollar jumpsUnemployment numbers just released show NZ's jobless rate has fallen from 6.9 per cent to 6.4 per cent - better than many were expecting.03 Nov 10:55 PM
RacingNZ Melbourne Cup jockey banned after drug testA top Zealand-born Melbourne Cup jockey has been suspended for three months after testing positive to a banned substance.03 Nov 02:42 AM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol changes getting closerLegislation introducing the change to a split drinking age will be one step closer after it is tabled in Parliament next week, Simon Power says.03 Nov 12:20 AM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson</i>: Maxed out on two drinks campaignI won't be signing up to this. Get behind something that will do some good.02 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldCouncils getting tough over ciggie breaksGrowing numbers of local authorities in Britain are forcing their staff to 'clock out' every time they take a cigarette break.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSupport worker regrets not telling of Kahui concernsThe Kahui twins' support worker has expressed deep regret for not telling her colleagues about seeing their mother "dump" her baby in his cot while changing his nappy.02 Nov 05:24 AM
New ZealandReferral warned of Kahui twins riskThe Kahui family's social worker warned it was possible twins Chris and Cru could be at risk before they returned home a month before they died, but the warning was not acted on.02 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandKahui inquest: Hospital staff had no concernsProfessionals who worked with the Kahui family prior to the deaths of twinsChris and Cru had no cause for concern other than the parents' infrequent hospital visits, an inquest hears.02 Nov 01:20 AM
WorldOz PM to argue for Corby clemencyAustralian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.02 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandBacking for mandatory reporting of suspected abuseMedical professionals are supporting a coroner's suggestion that it be mandatory for them to report suspected child abuse cases to CYF.01 Nov 07:34 PM
New ZealandHealth sector could reduce child abuse, Kahui inquest toldEngaging the health sector could reduce the "shameful" child abuse rate in NZ, an inquest into the deaths of the Kahui twins has heard.01 Nov 02:56 AM
LifestyleCarbon footprints in the sandDita De Boni wonders what the environmental impact of having children really is.01 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Stories of horror flood inVictims of drink-driving have flooded the <i>Herald</i> with tales of broken families and lasting mental trauma. <b>Read their stories.</b>01 Nov 12:39 AM
