Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.

The latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.

The Government hopes it will be able to give thousands of Canterbury property owners in the worst earthquake-hit areas some idea of what the future holds by the middle of next week.

Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

Two Bali Nine ringleaders have begged an Indonesian court for a second chance at life.

A group of Auckland chief executives will doss down in an inner-city car park next month to raise money for a new cafe for the city's homeless.

Police say they are increasingly concerned about the behaviour of a man who has been exposing himself to teenage boys.

Garth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.

Dita De Boni wonders what can possibly be done to protect children who are encountering squalor and neglect at home.

Police doing post-quake patrols today came across a man mixing up chemicals to make methamphetamine.