Latest from Social Issues

'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>Tapu Misa:</i> Courage, compassion make nice change

Growing social divide feeds Maoist insurgency

<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.

Police name 'worst bar' for pre-trouble drink

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.

CYF spoke to Cezar's mother

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.

Backlash as black fashion mag takes on white director

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

<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide

Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.

<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly

Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.