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Herald series set to lift lid on NZ crime
The Herald launches Counting Crime, a series about offending and victims in NZ.
Really, why did I buy this gizmo?
OPINION: We are throwing our money away on white elephants that we never use.
Teen boys' note sparks outrage at school
Teen boys penned a note telling girls to stop distracting them by dressing provocatively.
Broadcaster's bullying tale praised
Her decision to not rescue a boy being bullied has drawn praise and ire from readers.
Booze: Kiwis' unhealthy love affair
Key to fixing NZ's unhealthy drinking culture educating parents, says social change group.
Gilbert: Drug tests an employment hoax
COMMENT: Pre-employment drug tests are needlessly barring some young Kiwis from jobs.
Prisoner in someone else's home
The Balderstons are prisoners in someone else's home as they wait for a modified house.
Paul Little: Enough tips from Bennett
COMMENT: Tipping debate a distraction from serious issues such as P abuse.
Tackling youth crime applauded
Viciously attacked outside his family's restaurant, Chris Turner welcomes new Budget.
Mental health at centre of $321m drive
Mental health is at the centre of Government's $321 million social investment programme.
Joseph Parker to help hungry kids
Hungry kids got to meet their sporting hero yesterday through Eat My Lunch.
Nasty gash: Ambo refused to elderly man
Aupito Pupu Lolesio was refused an ambulance after suffering a gash in a fall.
Brian Rudman: Tipping is like bribery
COMMENT: Brian Rudman says tipping is a form of bribery and no substitute for living wage.
Early puberty linked to poor environment
Children from disadvantaged households are more likely to hit puberty early.
Jenesa Jeram: What social investment means
COMMENT: The Government hopes 'social investment' will measure its spending by results.
Rodney Hide: Low rights ranking is nuts
COMMENT: Our global ranking on children's rights a wake-up call.
Rugby club red-cards drink driving
A North Island Rugby Club has launched a sober driver service for it's patrons safety.
Editorial: King right to seek clarity
EDITORIAL: King's letter highlights a frustration with the bureaucratic system.
WINZ says no to brothel ad
Whangarei's ethical brothel, The Bach, has been blocked from advertising for staff.
Police talk with family of toddler in video
Toddler was found alone and crying on a street in South Auckland.
When people knew how to protest
OPINION: Modern protests, such as the one in Wanganui against the TPP, are pathetic.
Social investment a dilemma for Labour
OPINION: Early intervention has always been an integral part of Labour's approach.
'Inhumane' use of sprinklers on homeless
Businesses and a school have installed sprinklers in Auckland's CBD to deter homeless.
'Toxic culture' leaves needy without benefit
The Government has refused to support a new free advocacy service for the poor.
Poverty: Living on porridge and noodles
More than 620,000 Kiwis live below the poverty line and most are adults.
Online porn & sexual violence harming society
Up to 90 per cent of Kiwis say sexual violence online is very harmful to society
Community protest: 'Enough is enough'
Hundreds of people turned out to march in Manukau yesterday.
Moving city works for families
Most of those using Government fund to leave Auckland have settled down.