EmploymentNZ women doing well but could be better - reportNZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.16 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandSocial worker ordered to pay patient $100kA social worker, who took about $55,000 worth of cash and gifts from a mentally ill patient, has been ordered to pay her $100,000 in damages.15 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandGuns in police cars - readers respondWe asked readers whether they agreed with the Police Minister's view that all police cars should carry guns - and provoked heated debate.14 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandSpies seek new powers for World CupA proposed law change would allow security agents to spy on foreign communications with impunity during the Rugby World Cup.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour calls for SIS submissions to be publicLabour is calling for submissions on the spying powers of the Security Intelligence Service to be heard in public.06 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandSpooks at the Rugby World CupLaws allowing spies to intercept text messages and snoop on computers will be pushed through before the 2011 RWC.06 Dec 04:30 PM
World14-year-old's marriage fuels debateA 14-year-old girl and 23-year-old man have celebrated their recent marriage in Malaysia.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Geoff Cumming</i>: You can't hide from prying eyesState agencies will gain fresh powers to snoop and search under a sweeping law change,03 Dec 08:49 PM
New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> casting agent fired over racism rowA casting agent for Sir Peter Jackson's planned film adaptations of <i>The Hobbit</i> has been dismissed after placing newspaper ads seeking extras with "light skin tones".29 Nov 11:57 PM
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
OpinionJanet McAllister<i>Janet McAllister:</i> Glass ceiling pushing down female talent26 Nov 09:52 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Power to the peopleDemocracy is getting a fighting chance in Tonga writes Audrey Young.26 Nov 04:30 PM
