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Dita De Boni: Navigating work as a solo parent
Dita De Boni on how the welfare reforms might impact solo parents.
Some earthquake-hit workers to get subsidy
The Government has stepped in with an emergency wage subsidy for quake-stricken workers who aren't being paid.
The myth of wedded bliss
In western nations, fewer people than ever are getting married, yet studies show that tying the knot will make you happier.
Banks under fire over alcohol policy
Super City mayoral contender John Banks is facing heat over his liquor policy on top of revelations that his son Alex was among those who "egged on" a schoolmate who died after binge-drinking.
Email standoff over vodka death
The parents of a teen believed to have supplied the vodka involved in King's College student James Webster's binge-drinking death have been labelled "bankrupt of any morality".
Parents ask for answers over son's fatal binge
Auckland mayor John Banks' son was among a group of young people who "egged on" schoolmate James Webster to keep drinking.
Banks' son egged on boy who died - report
A 16-year-old who died of alcohol poisoning earlier this year was reportedly egged on to drink by the son of Auckland Mayor John Banks.
Volunteers earn well-earned breaks
The winners of the Herald's third Unsung Heroes series were awarded their prizes at a lunch at the Hilton in Auckland today.
Accidents in the home killing 12 a week - ACC
Twelve New Zealanders are dying each week from accidents in their homes and alcohol is a significant factor, according to ACC statistics.
What's in a name? Too much to throw away
If a new identity is the only way to escape your online past, maybe Facebook just isn't worth it.
Dramatic slump in cigarette sales
Demand for tobacco has fallen 15pc at supermarkets since the tax rise in April - a far greater reduction than expected.
Drink age: where our MPs stand
Only drinkers aged 20 and older will be able to buy alcohol at bottle stores, dairies and supermarkets after MPs vote, a poll suggests.
Town tilts the odds off pokies
The community of Romsey put its foot down about gaming and won. Now others are following suit.
Lashlie's cure to end cycle of crime
If we want to stop building prisons for men, then first take care of the women, says outspoken author.