New ZealandMurder accused had link to woman at house - policeOne of the men accused of Dean Browne's murder had a "loose connection" to the woman who lived at the address where his body was found.26 Jan 07:04 PM
WorldChildren pay for meltdownSigns of family breakdown emerge in the wake of Iceland's financial crash.26 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldMercy killings undertaken by two mums, only one goes to jailBoth are loving mothers, who after years of devoted care to their disabled children felt they had no choice but to take the law into their own hands but while one was allowed to walk free from court yesterday the other will go to jail.25 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleShould women settle for Mr Good Enough?Is feminism to blame for the number of women who find themselves single? <I>The Independent</I>'s Liz Hoggard delves into the issue.25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandVictim 'dragged down by his lifestyle'When Dean Browne's former girlfriend heard he had been murdered and dumped in a New Plymouth garage, she knew his lifestyle had finally caught up with him.25 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldPressure grows in Britain for publication of 'torture boys' reportIn the United Kingdom, calls are growing by opposition politicians and the public that the full report of the review of the case of two brothers who savagely attacked a pair of boys in Edlington, South Yorkshire, should be made public.24 Jan 10:06 PM
EmploymentThousands queue for 150 jobsMost of the jobs were offering low pay and many had unsociable hours, but the applicants turned up in their thousands.21 Jan 03:00 PM
Australian OpenRacial tension again casts shadow on Australian Open Claims of racial tension and unruly behaviour at the Australian Tennis Open have once again taken the gloss off one of the game's most anticipated tournaments, claim Australian news media.18 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandGun, drug threats lift pressure on armed copsA rise in P-related crime, and criminals' increased use of guns, has lead to armed officers routinely accompanying general-duties police to call-outs.18 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleResearchers say alcohol strength key to cancer riskWine drinkers should switch to lower-alcohol varieties to reduce their chances of getting cancer, scientists say.18 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandHousing NZ plans P-lab crackdownHousing New Zealand is putting tenants who manufacture the drug P in state houses on notice.12 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor not surprised by P-lab on own streetA clandestine meth lab found on one of the country's poshest streets shows the drug can make its way into all communities, street resident and Auckland City Mayor John Banks says.12 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandDrug bust on exclusive Auckland streetTwo men and one woman will face drug-related charges after the discovery of a P-lab on one of Auckland's most elite streets.12 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandShould parents who act as carers for their severely disabled adult children receive financial support from the Government?11 Jan 09:26 PM
