OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew home for mistreated dogA young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.19 Sep 01:16 AM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP electorate-seat rule be removed?The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.18 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandRetailers ban butane sales to teensPlacemakers stores around the country have joined six South Island Mitre 10 outlets in banning the sale of butane-based products to anyone aged under 18.18 Sep 08:15 AM
RoyalsRoyal tour for Solomon IslandsA youngster from the Solomon Islands has taken on the future king of England in a show of football prowess - and won. "He was good, yes, but not as good as me," said Philemon Fatai, 13.17 Sep 08:31 AM
New ZealandAerosol ban averted 'catastrophe'A worldwide treaty banning aerosols 25 years ago averted a global catastrophe, New Zealand ozone layer scientists said today.14 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandWelly Zoo: 'R.I.P Seun'The Wellington Zoo's six-year-old male giraffe Seun died today after an operation to cure a painful hoof condition.13 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionShould we allow voluntary euthanasia?Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.13 Sep 05:30 PM
TechnologyWhen Google maps go badInternet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTickets limited for Val's medalThe medal ceremony for Valerie Adams is to be held in front of a select audience of competition winners and VIPs, despite calls for a public celebration of her gold victory.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHolmes: My road from hellPaul Holmes went into hospital expecting keyhole surgery on his heart. He never dreamed he would instead endure open heart surgery.12 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: My bus driverBus operators hold lives in their hands, work difficult shifts for little reward, but would prefer to avoid strike, Peter Calder writes in the first instalment of his new column.11 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessUp to 140 jobs to go at paper millNorwegian newsprint giant Norske Skog confirmed today that it will halve newsprint production at its Tasman Mill at Kawerau. A union claims more than 100 of the 280 employees may lose their jobs.10 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandNo jail for rugby tournament fraudsterA former detective has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention for defrauding a national sevens tournament of $64,000.10 Sep 05:55 AM
