New ZealandWhen belt tightening is not enoughA sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.16 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldMan's arm amputated roadsideA man's arm was amputated on a Sydney road after he was hit by a drunk driver.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandKey: Drinking law plans due out soonAn announcement on changes to alcohol legislation is likely in the next few weeks, Prime Minister John Key says.15 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandParents horrified by binge-drinking cultureAmy-Rose Allen, 22, was a beauty show contestant and an alcoholic who fell victim to what her parents described as NZ's "widely accepted" binge-drinking culture.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents reveal biggest fearsKiwi parents' biggest fear is that their children will spiral into drug and alcohol addiction, a survey has found.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCorkery reveals battle with boozeBroadcaster and soon-to-be brothel owner Pam Corkery has spoken of her 30-year battle with alcoholism.14 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Huge numbers only part of benefit storyJohn Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMichael Laws reveals secret relationshipControversial broadcaster and Whanganui Mayor Michael Laws has gone on radio revealing an "unwise" relationship he was having with a woman from "an unusual background".13 Aug 03:21 AM
LifestyleDoctor wants statins served with fast foodCustomers of fast food restaurants could be offered a free statin to mitigate the meal's damaging effects on the heart, a doctor suggests.13 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandDrunk speeding at 164km/h tries to hide from copsA man caught travelling at 164km/h in the BOP had other motorists to blame after he was found with a breath alcohol reading over twice the legal limit.13 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark calls for UN reformFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for a major rethink about leading multilateral institutions including UN where she is No 3 in command.12 Aug 09:50 AM
New ZealandRelief over ACC u-turn, but concerns remainVictim advocates are relieved to see a reversal by ACC on its decision to cut funding for sexual abuse counselling, but the Greens say independent reviews should also follow other changes the Crown organisation has made.12 Aug 07:47 AM
New ZealandCall for mental health privacy review Wellington coroner Ian Smith has called for a review of the Privacy Act in his findings on the suicide of a young university student two years ago.12 Aug 06:47 AM
