New ZealandAttack of the Carl's Jr caloriesNotorious footlong cheeseburger is off the menu as part-owner Michael Jones puts his foot down. 16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDesigner drugs a cat-and-mouse gameTake another look at your humble corner dairy - it's on the frontier of a new world of designer drugs. 15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky public hospital could be first of manyMason Clinic needs extensive remedial work including recladding and reroofing.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionGarth George: Smoke ban won't set inmates freeSmoking - like overeating - can't be stopped merely by the will of authority.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDunne: Kronic clamp-down in weeksA legal clamp-down on synthetic cannabis products is just weeks away, associate health minister Peter Dunne says. The Govt will "comprehensively and once and for all fix this situation", with the irresponsible synthetic cannabis industry...13 Jul 12:55 AM
Lifestyle'Don't use paracetamol for fever'A respected scientific group has recommended not using paracetamol to reduce flu-related fever.10 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionTracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okayStir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew alert over drug to quit smokingResearchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic brand banned, others to be testedThe Health Ministry has recalled a popular brand of the synthetic cannabis, Kronic Pineapple...30 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandKronic ads on youth radio under fireStation owner defends decision as within the law, but minister says it 'stinks'.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a futureAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandParents of Down children taking Govt to top courtAntenatal testing devalues children's lives and aims to cut Down births, battlers say.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen death: Kronic's role probedAn investigation is under way into what role synthetic cannabis may have played in a fatal car crash.17 Jun 05:30 PM