Harawira's 'feed the kids' bill begins first reading
Hone Harawira’s bill that would provide breakfast and lunch to every decile one and two school began its first reading in Parliament last night.
Hone Harawira’s bill that would provide breakfast and lunch to every decile one and two school began its first reading in Parliament last night.
Over recent months, Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse has found herself advocating for a major change in the legal status of marijuana, writes Brian Rudman.
To formulate a correct solution to a problem the correct questions need to be asked.
A survey has found Google now beats talking to friends for young Kiwis wanting to know about sex, drugs, alcohol, depression, stress or their health.
Soprano singer Tayla Alexander attended four different primary schools because bullies hounded her.
More than 90 per cent of New Zealand rental homes inspected in a pilot warrant of fitness test failed to pass.
Changing the geography of poverty within NZ will take generations, according to health policy researchers. So which areas of the country are the most deprived?
Two British health researchers are gearing up to challenge New Zealanders' unusually high tolerance of what many countries consider a social evil - inequality.
It could soon be harder to get a drink late at night in Auckland - but hospitality bosses have labelled it a 'draconian' step backwards.
Editorial: The rebuilding of the city has created plenty of opportunities. Any initiative that makes it easier for beneficiaries to move to this work is, therefore, welcome.
Snorted alcohol has the potential to deliver alcohol [directly] to the brain, writes Nial Wheate. "The product is clearly targeted towards the alcopops market. But there are dangers that need to be considered before such a product is made available."
New Zealanders view social media providers as the least trustworthy organisations for keeping personal details private.
A Government-funded survey, published today, finds our primary and intermediate schools are in 'mixed health'.
They’re the kids born totally wired, the first generation who will spend their whole lives in a world where the planet’s accumulated wisdom is available instantly at the touch of a finger. And the first of them have just left school.
Synthetic cannabis products will be pulled from shelves faster than the looming Government ban, as users suffer acute psychotic reactions and prolonged withdrawal.
Maori and Pacific problem gambling services have won more money out of a tender which stopped all funding for the country's biggest provider, the Problem Gambling Foundation.
If the research produces essential results of value to humanity that cannot be produced in any other way, despite its cruelty, it should be permissible, writes Alexander Gillespie.
Kiwi tech entrepreneur Derek Handley is on the hunt for a "right-hand" in New Zealand to manage investments and launch ventures.
An Indian national with a master's degree was declined an opportunity to apply for residence as a skilled migrant, despite being more qualified than was required.
Going without shoes could be quite difficult for dancer, snowboarder and television personality Hayley Holt.
Makers of synthetic drugs predict the Government's "surprise" ban on their products will force 80 shops to close their doors and 200 staff to lose jobs.
Be cool, writes Deborah Hill Cone. That's all I ever wanted when I was a small-town teenager sending off for my too-big winklepickers from Carnaby St and then stuffing the pointy toes with toilet paper.
Housing New Zealand considered using an insurance payout for Christchurch earthquake damage to meet an unexpected demand to pay higher dividends to the Government in 2011, official letters disclose.
The other morning I was grabbing a coffee before work and read Bob McCroskie's opinion piece, and that was the start of a ruined day, writes Tom Hamilton.
Germany has overtaken Japan to become NZ's fifth-biggest source of tourists and the royal visit has increased interest in other key markets.
Life is just fine for many Kiwis living in Australia who say they have nothing to moan about after crossing the Tasman in search of a better life.
Bob McCoskrie of Family First, writing under the heading "A child's desire to change sex can be a symptom of other disorders that can be treated", clearly positions his stand, but not the issue.
Community and iwi groups have asked the Govt to sell them up to a fifth of the country's 69,000 state houses at a discount of up to about half of market values.
Just one in 100 beneficiaries who had pre-employment drug tests under a new government policy showed any sign of drug abuse.