New ZealandMentally ill killer released on leaveA schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death after being released from psychiatric care - despite telling staff he wanted to kill someone - is allowed back into the community without supervision.22 Oct 01:54 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 ZealandCoroner: Parent caused baby's deathA seven-month-old girl died after a "profound episode of shaking" by either her mother or father, a Coroner has found.19 Oct 11:25 PM
WorldCourt rules its 'ok' for men to beat wivesA court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.19 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandTVNZ sides with angry viewers over HenryTVNZ's complaints committee has upheld the flood of complaints over Paul Henry's questioning of Sir Anand Satyanand's ethnic suitability to be Governor-General.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFake advert aims to deter boy racersBoy-racers responding to an advertisement for a car heard how the 'owner' crashed and killed a child, as part of an anti-street racing campaign.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAttack on firefighters 'out of the blue'An attack on two firefighters was an isolated incident despite a rise in assaults on emergency workers, the Fire Service says.17 Oct 10:12 PM
Entertainment<i>Made in Dagenham</i> a stitch in timeThe story of seamstresses' fight for pay parity still resonates 40 years on, Stephen Jewell discovers.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters attacked by drunken revellersA volunteer firefighter was kicked in the head by drunken party goers when emergency services went to a false report of a car crash in the Marlborough Sounds this morning, say police.16 Oct 11:54 PM
Commonwealth GamesPalpable relief now that the Games are overThe athletes have performed, the medals have been dished out but the locals are still wondering if it was all worth it. 15 Oct 08:46 PM
WorldChildren's Zone provides hope in HarlemIn an area where dropouts are the norm a school is making dreams of a higher education come true.15 Oct 08:08 PM
New ZealandPlan to chase leavers as school endsA new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKahui uncle denies making threatAn uncle of Chris and Cru Kahui today denied threatening that "somebody would get a bullet" if they talked to police about the night the baby twins suffered their fatal injuries.15 Oct 03:42 AM
WorldUK cops tweet every incident over 24-hour periodOne of England's biggest police forces is tweeting every incident it deals with over a 24-hour period to give the public an idea of the workload officers face.15 Oct 03:21 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Freedom of speech quite the oppositeThe reaction to what Paul Henry said is far more destructive than the remarks themselves, writes Deborah Hill Cone.14 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandStudent who gave James Webster alcohol namedThe King's student who supplied James Webster with two bottles of spirits the night he died can now be named.14 Oct 07:59 PM
WorldLessons in birds and bees from boys in blueSecondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlcohol cheaper to buy than water - studyAlcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.14 Oct 04:30 PM
