New ZealandNZers vote 'NO' for smack as criminal offenceAlmost 90 per cent of people who participated in a national referendum asking New Zealanders whether smacking should be illegal have voted no, preliminary results show.21 Aug 08:46 AM
New Zealand'No' vote campaigners divided on way forward after likely winPolls have shown more than 80 per cent of voters planning to vote 'no' to the referendum.19 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanSinister undertones to referendum instigatorsThere is something very creepy about the smacking referendum now arriving in the mail, John Roughan writes.31 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleIs smacking a suitable tool for parents?As the referendum on smacking legislation approaches, Dita De Boni gives her two cent's worth on the debate...30 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandTheft fears as smacking ballot hits letterboxesConcerns enthusiasts on both sides of the debate may try to corrupt the vote by stealing voting papers.30 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Ray Smith:</i> Goal of anti-smacking legislation is to keep families together30 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpanking has its uses, say pupilsA sampling of children suggests most want smacking banned but there is still some support for it as a form of discipline.28 Jul 04:00 PM
