New ZealandSandcastle trip opponents 'narrow-minded'A Christchurch city councillor won't stand at the next election after a ratepayer-funded US trip to study sandcastles.12 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandAccused mother asked for helpA mother accused of murdering her baby said she felt "incapable" of looking after her children.12 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandMum of suicide victim says law change neededA mother who lost her son to suicide says restrictions on media reporting of suicide should be no different to rape, murder or car accidents.12 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor quiet on $4k sandcastle tripA city councillor is keeping her head below the parapet after taking a $4000 ratepayer funded trip to California to study sandcastles.11 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandAustralia growing faster, Govt admitsFinance Minister Bill English has admitted Australia's economic growth is outstripping New Zealand's and says that in the long term the Government is determined to turn that around.11 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandCYF 'oversight' in drowned baby caseA CYF supervisor says an oversight meant a parental assessment was not carried out for a baby boy who was returned to his parents and allegedly drowned by his mother.11 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandParole Board may free double killerDavid Tamihere's Parole Board has requested a report on his suitability for "residential restrictions", for his release.11 Aug 01:10 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing10 Aug 09:30 PM
KahuMuseum asks Auckland's opinionPublic suggestions wanted on ambitious multimillion-dollar plan to renew galleries.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland school students suspended over 'racist' fightTwo Takapuna Grammar students have been stood down after a fight, allegedly fuelled by racist taunts, which was videoed and sent around school.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMass arrests after all-in gang brawlA man was shot in the face and 24 arrests made after a violent gang brawl in the Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa this morning.10 Aug 05:12 AM
