WorldParents plead for son who plotted to have them killedAn Asperger’s sufferer in England who plotted to kill his parents was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order yesterday, despite a letter from his mother and father asking the judge for leniency for their son.07 Jan 10:39 PM
WorldSex, money and bigotry: Meet Ireland's political 'Robinson' duoDetails that have been emerging on Northern Ireland's 'first couple of politics' have the country aghast.07 Jan 10:11 PM
WorldUK's one-time youngest lottery winner found deadBritain's one-time youngest ever lottery winner has been found in the isolated bungalow where he lived alone.07 Jan 09:41 PM
TechnologyShock over deadly internet choking crazeChildren are posting videos on the internet showing them choking other youngsters to the point of collapse.05 Jan 10:55 PM
KahuBroadcaster fights for homeBroadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.04 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuMaori women pay price for their high addiction rateJust under 50 per cent of Maori women smoke, compared to 20 per cent for the whole population aged 15 to 64.04 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldKnifing threatens ties with IndiaAustralia's fragile relations with India have taken another serious blow.04 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleModels try on charity work for sizeThe expensive settings and cutting-edge clothes were gone.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMP seeks crackdown on cruelty to animalsA first-term National Party MP is seeking cross-party support for a law change for harsher penalties in cases of extreme cruelty to animals.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSmoking tax rise explored by GovtThe Ministry of Health has given the clearest signal yet that the Government is likely to increase the tax on cigarettes to help slash the number of people who smoke.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrinkers at beach spots mar festivitiesDozens of drunk drivers, many with sober passengers, were caught by police near a popular campground despite warnings and a highly visible booze bus.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor policing too harsh - holidaymakersThe policing of a liquor ban in Whangamata has come under fire from holidaymakers who say the zero-tolerance approach is too heavy-handed and lacks common sense.31 Dec 03:00 PM
