LifestyleCoping with wilful kids? It's as easy as ABCDWorking with - rather than against - spirited children is key, finds Donna McIntyre.20 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestyleSchool dazeHow worried should parents be about teenagers' alcohol and drug use? Frances Morton went to find out.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: It's a matter of life and deathIt is in the natural order of things for every generation of parents to lament that their children behave more badly than they did when they were growing up.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPammy's brothel-for-women bid put on holdPam Corkery's bid to open the world's first brothel for women has failed.18 Jun 05:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Scott Kara:</i> Teaching responsible habits around alcoholWhen I heard about Craig Norgate's party before the King's College ball I was outraged. But I quickly pulled my head in.16 Jun 11:58 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Rich or poor, it's tough growing upWealthy kids get the attention, but making it through the teen years is always a challenge.16 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleAuthor defends film of assisted dying as BBC fields complaintsBritish anti-euthanasia campaigners accused Sir Terry Pratchett and the BBC of "cheerleading" for a change in legislation.15 Jun 03:30 AM
EntertainmentRussell Crowe cuts circumcision criticismRussell Crowe has apologised for criticising circumcision.14 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandSame-sex date banned at school ballA Wellington boys' college has banned a student from bringing his male date to this weekend's school ball.14 Jun 05:30 PM
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 ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Nothing for free - it's the basic welfare ruleCutting benefit costs a tough task, but there are avoidable mistakes.10 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
EntertainmentNatalie Portman signs on to support gay marriageNatalie Portman has signed Freedom to Marry's Say, "I Do" letter to President Barack Obama asking for marriage equality for gay couples.07 Jun 08:44 PM
Opinion<i>Dita De Boni:</i> If Sir Peter says soSomeone who has done nothing but alienate large groups of teachers is a deadbeat choice for the job of Education Minister, says Dita De Boni.07 Jun 02:00 AM
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 ZealandAdoptee's 'horrific' attacks on mumA 28-year-old man who was given up for adoption allegedly subjected his birth mother to more than 12 months of abuse.06 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: Gluckman's report shows the way"There is always a solution to every human problem - neat, plausible and wrong," wrote H.L. Mencken.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBennett: No compulsory contraception for nowSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett is "a big fan" of long acting contraception for solo mums but says her Government is "not quite" at the stage of making it compulsory.05 Jun 02:55 AM
