New ZealandLashlie's cure to end cycle of crimeIf we want to stop building prisons for men, then first take care of the women, says outspoken author.27 Aug 09:20 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Taking the high ground on drugs and warIt's all very well for <i>Time</i> magazine to wring its hands over the wretched women of Afghanistan, but what about innocent children in Massachusetts?27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBurger ad complaint not upheldA complaint that a Burger King TV ad was offensive to vegetarians by suggesting a burger could convert them to eating meat has not been upheld.27 Aug 04:21 AM
WorldCat dumper: 'I cannot explain why I did this'The woman who earned the wrath of a nation after she was caught dumping a cat in a bin says she is "profoundly sorry".26 Aug 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Eyesore' house irks neighboursA heavily tagged, unoccupied house in west Auckland has infuriated neighbours and exposed loopholes in council rules.26 Aug 01:47 AM
WorldWhat's behind Mexico's drug warsJohann Hari from <i>The Independent</i> throws some light on Mexico's brutal drug wars between gangs and police.26 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandIf you want to talk about being poor... you've got to be richCritics say the entry cost of $2295 plus GST for the two-day Child Poverty NZ Summit in October is far too expensive for most frontline workers.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLittle support for families hit by suicide - motherA mother whose son committed suicide says families are often left on their own when dealing with the suicide of a loved one.25 Aug 03:39 AM
WorldCat dumper under police watch as anger growsThe British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin is now under police protection after being named and shamed by the press.25 Aug 01:49 AM
World'Cat dumping' woman foundThe British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin has been identified.24 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor law changes - readers reactThere has been mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to liquor laws, but most <i>Herald</i> readers say more needs to be done.24 Aug 02:47 AM
LifestyleThe actual cost of childcareWorking NZ families pay 28 per cent of their net income on childcare, according to an OECD study. Dita De Boni examines the costs.23 Aug 10:18 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry: </i>Digital tsunami drowns life as we know itCould we be heading towards a future in which technology blurs the line between living and non-living machines?23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets boozeUnder-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.23 Aug 05:30 PM
