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<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Freedom of speech quite the opposite

The reaction to what Paul Henry said is far more destructive than the remarks themselves, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Student who gave James Webster alcohol named

The King's student who supplied James Webster with two bottles of spirits the night he died can now be named.

Lessons in birds and bees from boys in blue

Secondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.

$70,000 for homeless in Big Sleep Out

Alcohol cheaper to buy than water - study

Alcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.

<i>Editorial</i>: Nod to Maori culture not much to ask

Calls for law reform after abortion case

Pro-choice advocates have welcomed the acquittal of a Cairns couple charged over a home abortion and have called on the Queensland Government to reform the law.

Banned suicide ad to be aired on NZ TV

Te Papa says pregnant women can ignore ban

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Te Papa ban on pregnant women 'just advisory'

A warning for pregnant or menstruating women to stay away from an exhibit tour is just an advisory and women could decide to ignore it, Arts, Chris Finlayson says.

Anger at Te Papa ban on pregnant women

Feminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.

Racing: Industry must 'restore integrity'

The perception of cronyism, corruption and drugs has been a factor in the declining racing industry, and integrity must be restored for the industry to thrive, Racing Minister John Carter says.

Dead cat in box charge withdrawn

Riot follows Gay Pride march

Far-right extremists hurled molotov cocktails at marchers in a Gay Pride parade in Europe.

Tobacco firms deny internet marketing tactic

Health organisations are alarmed at how the internet is being used to promote smoking.