New ZealandReport recommends raising wage, parental leaveIncreasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.22 Aug 07:45 AM
EnvironmentClean air tests choked by lack of actionAir pollution from motor vehicles will kill about 255 Kiwis this year - and while we've got emissions standards, there's no serious testing regime in place.03 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoung drivers scorn restricted label planR plates? Why not 'O' plates for older drivers, too, say some teen drivers who are against compulsory plates. 30 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ private health insurance uptake hits 6-yr lowThe number of kiwis taking out private healthcare insurance has fallen by over 25,000.22 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe cost of parenthoodThe Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionInnovation nation? Searching for the plan to boost R&DR&D - everyone knows we need more of it, so where's the plan? asks Chris Barton.29 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionTim Parke: Private healthcare threatens publicExpanding New Zealand's pay-for-treatment sector may wreck the free one.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTim Hazledine: Greedy warriors of privilege threaten our Decent SocietyThe widening gap between rich and poor can't be justified and can't continue, says Tim Hazledine.29 Dec 04:30 PM
Project AucklandTime to take Auckland seriouslyAuckland's mayor is ready to up the pace for action on the transformation of the city writes Fran O'Sullivan.16 Oct 08:30 PM
EconomyClean energy: A faded shade of green At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Society better off fixing problems, not filling jails20 Sep 05:30 PM
