New ZealandSteeper rate kicks in for studentsStudent loan holders will pay $11 more a week from today as the Government ramps up its repayment scheme.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman fined over bird nest packetsA woman has been fined $2750 after trying to bring packets of bird nest into New Zealand.01 Mar 04:52 AM
Freight and logisticsFonterra drug probe hits brick wallThe mystery of how 165kg of cocaine was slipped into a New Zealand shipping container of milk powder remains unsolved, according to an official report.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dr Death' encourages bill supportThe Australian doctor known as Dr Death is encouraging people to support a Labour MP's bill that would legalise euthanasia.20 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia advocate to make complaint after Customs searchEuthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke says he will make a formal complaint against Customs after being held at Auckland International Airport until 2am yesterday while officials scrutinised his and his wife's luggage.19 Feb 04:47 AM
KahuBurial battle may require court orderA High Court order enforcing the exhumation of a Christchurch man's body might be needed to finally return his body to his partner, after it was taken to Bay of Plenty.18 Dec 09:22 PM
Kahu'Extreme relief' at end of burial battleDenise Clarke is overwhelmed that the fight to have the body of her partner returned is over after it was taken by his family to be buried with his ancestors.18 Dec 05:54 AM
KahuFamily loses legal battle over body burialThe family of a man, who was buried in a place against his partner's wishes has lost a five-year legal battle to have his body buried with his ancestors, the Supreme Court has ruled.18 Dec 03:22 AM
RetailCast your net for customersFrom music to fast food, more Kiwis are choosing to shop online. But retailers need to provide good, old-fashioned service, reports Steve Hart01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFuneral set for boy shot in SamoaThe uncle of a boy shot dead in Samoa has spoken of the family's grief as arrangements are made for the bubbly 5-year-old's funeral.31 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandLost yachtsman was 'under the radar'An English yachtsman was trying to sail across the Tasman "under the radar'' with no documents and on a boat that was not seaworthy when it sank last year, a Coroner has ruled.30 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandYacht not fit for deadly tripAn English sailor's yacht was a mess and in no state for a planned trip across the Tasman when it sank near Cape Reinga, the Coroner's court has been told.11 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandBooted out...for being RomanianCustoms has been forced to apologise after an officer was heard saying "no more Romanians" within earshot of a Romanian couple who were then kicked out of the country.08 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
