A small community is reeling from the death of a popular teacher and new father mown down by a 70-year-old allegedly "blotto" from drink.

Fallen All Black hero Byron Kelleher has apologised to the French for his alcohol-fuelled road rage fracas, as he tries to avoid prison.

An online survey of 1200 Kiwi drug users shows one in four drove after taking cannabis in the last year.

The gender row over South African runner Caster Semenya shows the line dividing males from females is far from clear.

A new, more activist Families Commission is emerging with the appointment of league great Ruben Wiki as an "ambassador" against domestic violence.

More than half of the 8000 houses insulated under the Government's scheme belong to low-income earners, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Big earners are lining up for the home insulation subsidy, a survey suggests, prompting fears middle income earners will miss out.

US housing officials have fired 4 employees after helping a 'prostitute' and 'pimp' get around tax forms to set up a brothel.

A former All Black too drunk for a breath test suffers fractures to his face in a fight after a crash.

While the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".

Facebook may give your brian a good workout claim scientists.

Bristol City Council asks its constituents to answer a referendum on whether graffiti in the city should stay - or be removed.