New ZealandShort people more at risk of heart disease, studies showShort people suffer a greater rate of illness and death from heart disease, research has shown.09 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldWarning: the nanny state can seriously improve your healthResearch shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives09 Jun 02:10 AM
Small BusinessMorgan puts money into grassroots loansSam Morgan has invested $700,000 in a Pacific Island-based microfinance company.07 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Banks:</i> We must crack down on alcohol misuseFor years, I watched my mother slowly and progressively kill herself through the bottle. I made the decision then not to drink.07 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldBrave pill could combat soldiers' fearThe prospect of being able to take a pill to combat fear and anxiety has come a step closer06 Jun 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGreens: Tourism and dairying set to collideNZ's key export earners are headed for "a terrible collision" as a result of economic mismanagement, Russel Norman says.06 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandSupervision could have saved teen - reportMembers of a school 1st XV with a booze "culture" were left to drink unsupervised for three hours in London on the night a teen sleepwalked to his death.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens: National failing to address inequalityMetiria Turei today said John Key and Paula Bennett had "forgotten where they came from", denying New Zealanders the same opportunities to get ahead that they both benefited from.05 Jun 03:30 AM
New Zealand2009's most complained about adsHell Pizza's reference to a dog-eating Tongan and ASB claiming to be a "Kiwi bank" are among the ads that irked Kiwis most last year.04 Jun 07:22 AM
New ZealandInternal spat may overshadow Greens conferenceOn the eve of its annual conference, not all is well in the ranks of the Green Party.04 Jun 05:34 AM
WorldTobacco companies contest NY anti-smoking signsNew York - New York City anti-smoking signs depicting a decaying tooth, diseased lungs and a damaged brain violate cigarette vendors' free speech and should be removed, tobacco companies and retailers said in a lawsuit.03 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-boy racer bylaw proposed for PapakuraBoy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.02 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandNeighbour's complaint shuts down brothelA resident's complaint about "strange men knocking at his door" has led to a council using a technical clause to close a brothel.02 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldSex workers call for 'fair deal'Sex workers across Australia are lobbying state governments for increased protection under anti-discrimination laws.02 Jun 02:32 AM
WorldCouple discover they are siblings An Irish couple who have discovered they share the same father have vowed to stay together and continue to have children.01 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandStrip club dad seeks to change pleaA man who abandoned his baby outside a Wellington strip club changed his plea when he appeared in court yesterday.31 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandKing's party axed after failure to secure barPlans have been scrapped for a King's College after-ball where parents were going to buy their children alcohol.31 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Grant Christie:</i> Hard decisions needed about youth drinkingGrant Christie asks whether alcohol reform is a matter of conscience or science.31 May 04:00 PM
