New ZealandABs back fan over 'morons'Two former All Blacks have condemned three fans who yelled homophobic slurs at a test match, while a gay-friendly rugby team has thanked the woman who confronted them.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Homophobia has no place anywhere'Rugby fans have got in behind the woman who stood up to the use of homophobic slurs at an All Black test - although some believe she is just being oversensitive.12 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandGay slurs ruin rugby nightA young woman who asked three All Blacks fans at Eden Park not to use homophobic slurs was told by the men that "it's just part of the game".11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Discord over inquiry lets cause downWhen Sir Owen Glenn announced he would finance an inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence, it was hard to know what he expected from the exercise.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGlenn probe teetering on brinkSir Owen Glenn's inquiry into family violence continues to disintegrate with the resignation of three more members of his expert think-tank.10 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Former All Black's anti-animal cruelty message inspiresNorm Hewitt and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have started a conversation with school students around New Zealand.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHuge rise in child abduction casesThe number of international child abduction cases before New Zealand courts is soaring, as the cost of court action forces desperate parents to go on the run.09 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandReview to impact $2m Glenn inquiryAn independent review by the Glenn Inquiry Board into how it handles sensitive information is likely to influence the future of the $2 million world-leading inquiry into family violence.09 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKilling of kids still the issueIrrespective of recent resignations, the reasons for the creation of the inquiry that bears his name still exist. Sir Owen Glenn explains why this important work needs to continue.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGlenn inquiry 'needs new name'Former Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard says the Glenn inquiry into family violence should change its name after losing six of its key leaders.06 Jun 05:30 PM
SportSport's tough guys learnRugby league is tackling violence in its playing community, expanding from small beginnings in a Manukau club.05 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldReligion stopping France from embracing gay marriageOf all European countries, you might have thought, France would have taken gay marriage in its stride.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandA difference to hungry kidsI'll never forget the first time Steve Farrelly crossed my path. To be fair, I was warned. "You're about to meet my client," said my husband. "He's, erm ... pretty unique."31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: At last, Devoy speaks out on raceWhat distinguishes this cartoon is its effort to get humour from a caricature of Maori and Pacific people as fat, greedy, selfish, alcoholic gamblers, writes Toby Manhire.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandA proud little town of quittersTwenty people from the small rural settlement of Frasertown near Wairoa have joined a quit-smoking competition.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRegular price rises doing trickForcing up tobacco taxes every year is having an effect. It's hitting the price point for many smokers, galvanising their resolve to quit.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharity to plug health gapsThe KidsCan charity plans to use money from the child poverty plan announced this week to plug holes in health services.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarae fundraiser catalyst for quittingBeeby Harding and her whanau are trying to raise $5000 for their marae by quitting smoking.30 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Locals know school food needs bestEditorial: Expectations about the Government's food-in-schools programme have waxed and waned in the past few weeks.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 'It's not just food'The Government's plan to ensure children don't go hungry at school will go beyond providing them with food, Prime Minister John Key says.27 May 06:55 AM
New ZealandFood is good, but welfare best solutionNational will announce a food-in-schools programme early this week to prevent children becoming victims of learning problems.26 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: We owe it to ourselves to be outragedWhile the stakes may be small in the immediate case, this is about as big a deal as it gets in terms of our constitution, writes Andrew Geddis.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive shift makes Rose proudA shift in attitudes towards drink-driving was the major change seen by retired police superintendent Paula Rose in her 27 years in road policing.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey backs changes to carer's lawPrime Minister John Key has defended the urgent passing of controversial legislation which restricted who could be paid for caring for disabled family members.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharting Pasifika's progress in NZThe Pacific community has stamped its mark firmly on New Zealand society. There are 20,000 more Niueans living here than in Niue.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRule enforcer ticketed, towedAuckland Transport has had to ticket one of its own vehicles after an employee parked illegally in a mobility space.16 May 05:30 PM
