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<i>Sue Abel</i>: A question of balance
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.

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

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

Wages and salaries rising slightly, says Stats NZ
Salaries and wages are going up slowly, with a small rise in the June quarter showing employment is barely picking up.

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

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

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

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

<i>Gill South</i>: Working for the greater good also makes good business sense
Social entrepreneurs have plenty of lessons to offer more conventional managers.

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

Schizophrenic shoppers fuel economic madness
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.

Philosopher of crime
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.

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

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

CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed
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.