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
New ZealandKronic use to be curtailed: GovtA planned crackdown on "cannabinoid" substances will severely curtail the use of controversial synthetic cannabis product Kronic, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandKronic craze spurs specialist dealer to open in central cityEven long-time owner of Hemp Store concerned by availability.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuakes continue to hit ChristchurchSizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.14 Jun 05:06 AM
KahuSpate of deaths hits mill town13 youths from Kawerau have died suddenly in just 18 months, with "no rhyme or reason."11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandScientists in dark on Kronic's ill effectsA top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNurse's affair with patient's husbandThe patient, a mum of two, had a severe stroke which left her virtually unable to talk.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrug sold at dairies puts young man in mental unitAn anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSynthetic drug easy for kids to buy15-year-old gets cannabis substitute 'as easily as an icecream' from dairy near city schools.02 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestylePersonal trainer lands himself in plus-sized stewA high-profile personal trainer inflames the plus-size model debate, saying he wouldn't trust one to save him in a fire.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMental health boost aims to cut welfare rollsHealth training funds are being redirected into mental health.26 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHealth given extra $585mHealth spending is to rise by $585 million, by far the biggest sector increase in the Budget, but critics say it is barely enough to keep up with inflation and population growth.19 May 05:30 PM
