OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Drug decriminalisation makes senseThe War on Drugs makes the Afghan campaign seem like a blitzkrieg akin to 1967 when Israel cleaned up Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days and rested on the seventh.20 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAustralian election - the final daysPhotos of Julia Gillard and Tony Abbot in the lead-up to election day.20 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandBaby narrowly avoids being crushed by truckA baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.20 Aug 05:40 AM
AgribusinessChina link to Nats' $200,000The National Party has received $200,000 from a wealthy Chinese NZ couple linked to the Crafar farms bid.19 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuPassport scam accused offers $100k to HaitiA man accused of running a passport scam is offering a $100,000 donation to the people of Haiti.19 Aug 02:57 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Poor pay leaves little for forced savingsGarth George writes that workers in our low-wage economy struggle just to pay the bills, let alone contribute to KiwiSaver.18 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAustralia: Hung parliament serious possibilityFrom Sunday, Australia may face a very different form of Government.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRules tightened for overseas-trained doctorsHealth authorities have tightened rules around the monitoring of overseas-trained doctors, following concerns being expressed for several years over supervision.17 Aug 11:51 PM
WorldCampaigners take monarchy on to hustingsThe Royal Family has made a late entry into the Australian election campaign.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBinge drinking not a youth problem, says expertRaising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for the National Party, but an addiction specialist says either way, it will not change NZ's drinking culture.17 Aug 06:21 AM
New ZealandConscience vote will decide alcohol purchase ageRaising the alcohol purchase age from 18 to 20 will be a conscience vote for National MPs.17 Aug 02:32 AM
New ZealandWhen belt tightening is not enoughA sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.16 Aug 05:30 PM
