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
New ZealandHappy kids become healthy adults - studyA study of NZers shows kids who suffer psychological or social adversity are at greater risk of suffering long-lasting health problems.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Charter for rapists' - critics savage ACCTherapists and counsellors say tight new rules for claiming ACC subsidies for sexual abuse counselling have become "a rapists' charter"08 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionLabour closes ranks, backs Goff on speechThe Labour caucus backs "the tone and content" of a speech in which Phil Goff accused the Govt of reopening old racial wounds.08 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandPM: It's okay to give light smacksJohn Key says a new review gives parents the go-ahead to lightly smack their children without the fear of prosecution.07 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs will keep coming - customsDrug dealers will use new and innovative ways to combat the Government's attempts at stopping smuggling, customs and drugs experts warn.07 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandBooze blitz: Offenders' day in courtFollowing a south Auckland booze blitz which nabbed 81 alleged drink-drivers on Saturday night, nzherald.co.nz today followed those and other offenders through the courts.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWe're winning war on P, says KeyPrime Minister John Key today said New Zealand is winning the war on the drug P.07 Dec 03:00 AM
