Auckland University senior lecturer Sue Abel addresses the issue of balance in TV news, and the relative lack of Maori voices in mainstream news bulletins, in the third in a series of lectures discussing the state and future of journalism.

National MP Tau Henare today rejected Hone Harawira's notion of not wanting his kids to date Pakeha, calling the comments racist and stupid.

Thirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.

Salaries and wages are going up slowly, with a small rise in the June quarter showing employment is barely picking up.

Former politician and broadcaster Pam Corkery has been linked to plans for NZ's first brothel for women.

John Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.

Police investigating the murder of a Wellington woman are looking for a man who may have spent time with the victim.

Dionne Christian discovers our traditional Sunday roast is changing with the times.

Social entrepreneurs have plenty of lessons to offer more conventional managers.

"Raunch culture" has set back women in Western societies more than 50 years, says a visiting Australian feminist.

In March, Ralph Ronzio went to a warehouse in a seedy part of Orange County, California, to watch his condo auctioned for half what he'd paid for it.

James Lee Burke talks to Craig Sisterson about artistry in crime writing, speaking for those with no voice and the central issue of modern times.

A Bay of Plenty sexual abuse victim is hiding in her home after ACC sent her patient file to a local dairy.

Australia faces a major crackdown on drugs, gangs and street crime.

CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.

Ellianna Placas, who has been appointed fashion director at America's largest magazine for African-American women, is white.