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Shot actor had 'a desire to die a violent death'
Rob Mokaraka decided to die a violent death at a time he and his former partner were in dispute over the custody of their child.
Alcohol shake-up targets drink culture
Law experts are urging a crackdown to tackle the 'lamentable' cost of New Zealand's drinking culture.
We're living longer but lifestyles still not healthy
According to researchers, only one in seven of us are living a healthy lifestyle.
Close the bars at 2am? You're joking
Bar patrons praise commission's recommendations but doubt they'll alter behaviour.
Spanking has its uses, say pupils
A sampling of children suggests most want smacking banned but there is still some support for it as a form of discipline.
'I asked for help but instead got conviction'
A Wellington solo father says he went to CYFS for help - and ended up with a conviction for smacking his daughter.
CYFS probe traumatises family
In our smacking investigation, we speak to a family traumatised after CYFS investigated a smack.
Smacking Debate: Adults see it differently
As part of our week-long series on smacking, Steve Boyd tells us his story of smacking his daughter's hand at a supermarket.