New ZealandRobin Hood conviction proof of 'desperation'In the eyes of the law, he is a criminal. But to many he is a hero, dubbed the "Robin Hood" of their struggling community.06 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChild welfare policies gain supportExtended paid parental leave and a mandatory rental housing "warrant of fitness" are close to winning majority backing, a survey of MPs has found.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKids should have more say: UnicefThe United Nations children's fund Unicef says children should have a say when they are adopted and when their parents separate.04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRussel Hoban: Spare a little time for the lonelyAn empty holiday season can hold painful memories of partners lost and families gone, writes Russell Hoban.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Kiwis add to our diversityOur latest batch of citizens are embracing the multicultural nature of the country they now call home.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFurry aids get new statusDogs which provide vital assistance to people with disabilities will be fitted with identification tags so they can easily be reunited with their owners in emergencies.03 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleCyberstalking suitors common: survey"Stalking" potential dates online and ending a relationship via email are becoming dating norms for Australasian women, according to a snapshot of online activity here.02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Shut up or you'll get a donkeyBeing a mother sometimes feels like I'm carrying a donkey, writes Deborah Hill Cone.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandReaders' comments on rest homesHere are a sample of readers' emails in response to our series on rest homes.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStart rating rest homes: watchdogThe Human Rights Commission is calling for a star-rating system that would expose poorly performing rest homes to help families avoid them.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad 'starved in rest home'A former rest home manager is calling for better care for the elderly after her father was "starved of food and fluid" in a Whakatane centre.28 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFinancial problems lead to termination of contractA rest home company which was overcharging some residents is about to have its district health board contract terminated.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew place to serve after helping othersAt 92 this year, Connie Bythell has had a full life. She grew up in Blenheim, worked as a teacher, went to India as a missionary, then worked in her home church until retiring at 70.28 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Clearer data on rest homes badly neededEditorial: Documents for public consumption should be written succinctly and in plain English. Their value is much reduced if this is not done.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFollow checklist to find right careYou've got to look, listen - and sniff - when choosing a rest home for yourself or your elderly mother or father, experts advise.28 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Casualised labour no production panaceaIf people feel they are being treated as disposable units of labour then outcomes will suffer, writes Peter Lyons. This may help explain why the growth in labour productivity in NZ over the past few decades has been less than spectacular.27 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFlatties look out for each otherMoving in with nine flatmates takes a bit of getting used to when you're 73, says Alison Glen.27 Nov 04:49 PM
New ZealandMore care options for the independentAt 95, Lilian Robinson is blazing a new path for older Kiwis who want to stay out of rest homes.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAged care's low-paid workforceCaregivers do tasks few could stomach, often for minimal wages, report Simon Collins and Martin Johnston.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHousing plan risks price dropA successful building plan will result in a 10,000-home oversupply in Auckland, says NZIER.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: The Titford fallacyFor years, Allan Titford and his many supporters fashioned a dystopian and blatantly racist vision of New Zealand's future, writes Paul Moon.25 Nov 04:58 AM
EconomySustainable Business Week: Best companies aim to be force for goodThis is Part 1 of a series of four articles on the role of business and how it may be changing as companies consider social and environmental concerns in the post-global financial crisis world.24 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Help a hard sell to scared mumsA group of us went up to Kerikeri last weekend to run the Kerikeri Half Marathon.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlarm at CYF's bungled numbersNZ's child abuse rates are higher than anyone ever realised, officials admit, after bureaucrats bungled the numbers for more than two years.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe Glen Innes social experimentThe house on the corner site in Taniwha St, Glen Innes, is a case study of everything Housing NZ says is wrong with its state housing stock.22 Nov 07:22 PM
New ZealandAbuse victims blame themselvesMost teen girls who are sexually abused blame themselves because they have ignored their parents' warnings, researchers have found.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShift focus to care of youngCross-party inquiry comes up with strong message for change from emphasis on caring for people late in life.18 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandCall for stronger alcohol warningsStrong warning labels should be placed on all beer, wine and spirits as part of a plan to stop pregnant mothers from drinking, MPs say.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Plan to health-check mumsMaking sure pregnant mums see a doctor within 10 weeks of conception should be a national priority, say MPs working to improve children's health.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlu warning as cases fallIt's been one of the mildest flu seasons in 20 years, but the young, elderly and Pacific Island and Maori people are still at serious risk from the flu.17 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDutch divided over black and white ChristmasThe Dutch equivalent of Santa Claus arrived in the Netherlands on Saturday to the delight of thousands of children.17 Nov 04:30 PM
