New ZealandKahui coroner concerned about child abuseA coroner conducting an inquest into the deaths of Chris and Cru Kahui has turned his attention to the phenomenon of child abuse in NZ.31 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Lobby powerWhen alcohol industry reps unleash their charm offensives on the corridors of power there is one office they dodge, that of Jim Anderton.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHunting for the good kids withinInside the first of the Govt's new boot camps for serious repeat youth offenders.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBar staff's bravery praised in robberyA judge has paid tribute to the bravery of a bar manager and a patron who foiled the armed robbery of a Christchurch bar.29 Oct 01:51 AM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Campaign sparks robust debateA <i>Herald</i>-led campaign to lower the drink driving limit has sparked debate throughout New Zealand.29 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandGraphic warnings deter young smokers - studyGraphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found. 28 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandDrivers over twice the limit should undergo treatment - AADrivers caught at more than twice the legal alcohol limit should have to undergo mandatory assessments for alcohol abuse, the Automobile Association says. 28 Oct 06:08 AM
New ZealandGovt supports legalised drunk driving, says trustAlcohol Healthwatch has told the Government it is supporting "legalised drunk driving" by delaying moves to lower the drink driving limit.28 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandCold-calling scammers a rising threatInternet watchdog Netsafe is warning of cold-calling scammers ramping up attacks on New Zealand computer users.27 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandCall for new addiction treatment lawNew Zealand needs to overhaul laws governing the compulsory treatment of severe alcoholics and drug addicts, says the Law Commission.27 Oct 04:59 AM
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
New Zealand<b>'Two Drinks Max'</b> campaign gains in supportOver 3000 NZers have signed up to the <i>NZ Herald's</i> 'Two Drinks Max' campaign, aimed at convincing the Govt to lower NZ's drink driving limit.26 Oct 12:29 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
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Son keen to pass on racing star's messagePeter Brock's son is echoing his father's calls to cut the carnage caused by drink-driving.25 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldChaos threatens city in standoffA 54-year-old NZ army veteran involved in an eleven-hour standoff with Brisbane police has been seen dousing his yacht with liquid from a jerry can.25 Oct 06:38 AM
New ZealandPolice 'devastated' by Labour weekend road tollAll the crashes which caused seven fatalities this Labour weekend were avoidable, say police.25 Oct 06:30 AM
WorldBrisbane standoffA 54-year-old New Zealand army veteran is at the centre of a standoff with police in Brisbane, causing parts of the CBD to be put into lockdown.25 Oct 05:52 AM
New ZealandSteven Joyce on Two Drinks MaxNZ's Transport Minister says while he thinks the Two Drinks Max campaign is "a good initiative" he won't sign up.24 Oct 10:15 PM
