New ZealandDole not cut as long as work sought - BennettBeneficiaries who undergo a review after a year on an unemployment benefit will not lose that assistance if they can't find work, Paula Bennett says.23 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandNo excuse for not investigating child abuse - ministerPolice Minister Judith Collins has made a commitment to addressing any problems an inquiry into police handling of child abuse cases finds.22 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandWaterview: the safe and sacrificedThe Transport Agency has this week announced yet another route change for its $1.15 billion Waterview motorway project.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who cut billboard avoids prosecutionAn Anglican priest has decided not to press charges against a woman who slashed a controversial billboard outside his church.21 Dec 04:49 AM
World'I was like an Egyptian pharaoh conserved alive'- KampuschA kidnap victim reveals in a new film how her captor shaved her head, forbade her to cry and brutally abused her during eight years in a cellar.15 Dec 11:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentTreasury more upbeat about growth, says EnglishTreasury says NZ has come through the financial crisis in better shape than most of its traditional trading partners.15 Dec 12:30 AM
LifestyleMarriage is good but has downsides when it fails - studyTying the knot is positive for the mental health of both men and women, according to a New Zealand-led international study.14 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandDriver 9 months pregnant nabbed in blitzA drink-driver nine months pregnant was among those caught in a transtasman blitz on alcohol and violence at the weekend.13 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandCell suicide brings call for legal help lineA coroner is calling for a national legal help phone line for prisoners in police custody after a lawyer could not be found for a man who later hanged himself.13 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandRape: Challenging the culture of male dominanceAs a sexual violence taskforce report languishes in the Government's in-tray, support agencies for survivors are reeling from ACC funding cutbacks.11 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ, Aussie police in booze crime blitz from tonightPolice in New Zealand and Australia are cracking down on alcohol related crime this weekend in the first joint operation between the two countries.11 Dec 05:17 AM
Small BusinessACC chairman denies acting politicallyACC board chairman John Judge today rejected an allegation he had acted politically over levy proposals.10 Dec 06:20 AM
Small BusinessAverage worker hit with $200 ACC levy hikesThe Govt's ACC levy increases are less than were recommended by the ACC board but still about $200 a year for an average income worker with a car.10 Dec 03:30 AM
