New ZealandHealth groups slammed over locking up of alcoholicA watchdog has slammed three organisations over the locking up of a alcoholic, 43, in a resthome for more than a year without proper legal authority.29 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentIHC companies put under statutory managementTwo firms caring for the disabled asked to be put under statutory management as they could not afford the potential $176m liability of a requirement to pay sleeping workers.04 Oct 07:52 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Screening on slippery slope to eugenicsGarth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlind friend, guide dog 'threatened' An Auckland woman has been charged with threatening her blind neighbour and her guide dog, but she claims it's all "a storm in a teacup".28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPool repair bill leaves patients high and dryThe region's only warm water therapy pool has closed down and the trust that runs it is facing a half-million dollar repair bill.26 Aug 01:38 AM
Small BusinessThe long walk to success for NZ robot leg makersAn overnight sensation seven years in the making.22 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDance Review: Touch Compass Dance <i>Triple Bill 2010</i>Touch Compass achieves new levels of artistry in Triple Bill season finds Raewyn Whyte19 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi drug victim sought for $1m payoutA Melbourne lawyer is looking for thalidomide victim Craig Phillips, who's in line for a million-dollar windfall.31 Jul 01:14 AM
