New ZealandHidden horror of holiday seasonAmidst the joy, celebration and festivities of Christmas and the New Year period lies the hidden horror of the holiday season, as the rates of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and road fatalities increase.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' need this ChristmasStaff at the Auckland City Mission have been rushed off their feet and will be cooking Christmas dinner for more than 2000 people tomorrow.24 Dec 03:13 AM
All BlacksRugby: Howlett arrested in Ireland - reportFormer All Blacks star Doug Howlett was arrested by Irish police on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at his Christmas party night out with his Munster teammates.23 Dec 08:03 PM
LifestyleLess is more: The joys of being a minimalistRebecca Barry meets a group of New Zealanders for whom life means much more than material possessions.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple on torture charges lose bailA nine-year-old with horrific injuries never wants to see her parents again, a court has heard.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpain says 'adios' to smoky bars and cafesSpain has become the latest country to pass an anti-smoking law for its eateries.22 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandAbused puppy finding joy in new homeThe family who adopted Trooper - the puppy that was rescued after being found outside the Gate Pa shops, in Tauranga, with its ears chopped off - say he is settling in to his new home very well.21 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandParents accused of torture appear in courtA couple accused of torturing their nine-year-old daughter appeared briefly in court this morning.21 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandCYF: Dead girl's mum was trying to rid her life of violenceThe mother of a girl, 5, found dead in her bed after an alleged assault was trying to escape violence in her life.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex abuse charge in torture caseNew claims emerged last night that the nine-year-old girl allegedly tortured by her parents was also sexually abused while in Child Youth and Family care.21 Dec 04:30 PM
SportCricket: Unruly fans face ejection from Eden ParkEden Park Trust is hoping the first large crowd at the stadium since the Four Nations rugby league debacle last month will be well-behaved.21 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessField hospital needed for drunken London corporatesA field hospital has been set up in the heart of London's financial district to treat blind-drunk corporate revellers.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTV3 censured for sex scenesNZ's broadcasting watchdog has upheld complaints about 3News showing sex scenes from Outrageous Fortune.19 Dec 11:45 PM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni:</i> No MinisterIt is with huge regret and disgust that once more, New Zealanders wake up to find 'caregivers' accused on brutally assaulting their children.19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPammy's offers $240 an hourAt $240 an hour, the job offers one of the best pay rates in Auckland - and any bloke could do it lying on his back. 18 Dec 04:30 PM
