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McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service
McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.
Facebook stirs up new row with nursing mothers
Facebook has sparked a fresh row with nursing mothers by deleting a page for a breastfeeding support group followed by thousands.
<i>Deborah Coddington:</i> Gay or straight, it takes devotion to raise a child
What a mean-spirited bunch of commentators we've seen in this country, crawling out from under their rocks to spit upon the news that Sir Elton John became a father on Christmas Day.
Couple wanting a daughter abort twin boys
A couple so desperate for a baby girl that they terminated twin boys are fighting to choose the gender of their next child.
NZ websites being targeted by child porn peddlers
New Zealand is among 30 countries being targeted by child porn peddlers who are setting up links on business websites that click through to child abuse material.
How video saved 'homeless' radio star (+ videos)
Ted Williams was born with the gift of a golden voice. Then things went very badly wrong. For years, Mr Williams scraped by on spare dollars from passing motorists.
Many struggle to put food on table post-Christmas - Sallies
The Salvation Army says it is seeing an increase in the number of people unable to put food on the table, having spent all their money during Christmas.
Job offer for homeless man with smooth radio voice (+ video)
An NBA basketball team has offered a job and a house to a homeless man with a golden radio voice.
Fighting for a better future
In a dark basement below the main stage of Kawerau's town hall, a bunch of teenagers are on punching bags.
Voice that could launch a thousand promos
It began when a US news reporter spotted a homeless man by the side of the road with a sign that was a little different.
Concern over youngsters drinking to excess
Young people, particularly girls, drinking excessively and putting themselves at risk are concerning police.
Man has ear cut off in drunken fight
A man's ear had to be re-attached after a drunken fight in Hastings last night.
<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> So many reasons for social inequity, so few questioning it
Nobody wins unless everybody wins. It's a phrase on a post it that's been stuck to my computer monitor for weeks.
Get a sober driver for New Year's Eve, urge police
Police are urging people to stay off the roads if they're drinking tonight.