New ZealandAttorney-General: Welfare changes in breach Work testing sole parents on the DPB is an unjustifiable breach of human rights, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson told Parliament today.24 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandWelfare reforms to add pressure to unwilling workersLong-term unemployed, sickness beneficiaries and single mothers on the DPB with children over six are about to come under extra scrutiny under new Govt reforms.23 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandAir NZ apologises over claim on Tongan drinkingAir NZ apologises for a crew manual which suggested flight attendants watch Tongans who wanted to "drink the bar dry".21 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor store widow calls for gun banA shop assistant was held at gunpoint last night - prompting the widow of a slain liquor store owner to call for imitation firearms to be banned from sale.20 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldRight-to-die talks banned in IrelandAn Australian euthanasia advocate is meeting plenty of vocal opposition as he tours Ireland.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCustoms reviewing party drug importsCustoms is reviewing the way it targets rising levels of imports of the party drug mephedrone, which has been linked to deaths in Europe.18 Mar 07:23 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Moran:</i> Is abortion in patient's best interest?Bernard Moran writes on questions hanging over the proposed guidelines on terminations.18 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandBritain set to ban NZ's new killer party drugA drug thought to be used by Kiwis as a substitute for ecstasy could be banned in Britain after being linked to two deaths.18 Mar 12:25 AM
EconomyConsumer confidence dipsConsumer confidence dipped slightly in the March quarter, according to new research.16 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandTwelve arrested in drugs bustsTwelve people will face drugs charges after heavily armed police raided Tauranga properties over the past four days.16 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand5-year-old sex offender on crime listA 5-year-old and two 6-year-old boys were apprehended by police for sexual assault last year.14 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandMichael Jones - one more testHe played 55 internationals for the All Blacks. Now Michael Jones is stepping up to lead West Auckland's Pacific community and agonising over going into politics.12 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleNot so crazy after allToday, a 19 year old Taupo man was jailed for throwing a three month old baby, who wouldn't stop crying, onto the floor, causing life-threatening head injuries.11 Mar 07:37 PM
