A panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.

The move to raise the minimum legal driving age to 16 will be part of the Government's road safety strategy, to be released tomorrow.

A new party drug linked to deaths in Europe has made its way to New Zealand.

The Govt intends imposing a zero alcohol level on drivers aged under 20, Steven Joyce has confirmed.

Cigarette smokers have lower IQs than non-smokers and the more a person smokes, the lower his IQ, according to a new study.

Air NZ boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally trying to undermine confidence in the airline - a claim the police minister rejects.

A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.

The first lady has unveiled her public awareness campaign against childhood obesity in the US.

Party's MPs join chorus of condemnation at the permanent name suppression given to a Manawatu man who downloaded more than 300,000 pornographic images, many of them picturing children.

Prime Minister John Key will use his Waitangi Day address this morning to tackle extremists on both sides of the race relations divide.

Chris Barton was at the inquest into a harrowing story of youth suicide.

After a warm welcome at Te Tii Marae, PM John Key told gathered Maori 2010 could see a 'better solution' to the foreshore and seabed issue.

Plans to hold a topless tobogganing competition next month in the east German ski resort of Oberwiesenthal have caused a furore.

Today's unemployment figure has surprised many, with most - including the Reserve Bank, expecting a figure well under 7 per cent.