New ZealandLittle support for families hit by suicide - motherA mother whose son committed suicide says families are often left on their own when dealing with the suicide of a loved one.25 Aug 03:39 AM
WorldCat dumper under police watch as anger growsThe British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin is now under police protection after being named and shamed by the press.25 Aug 01:49 AM
World'Cat dumping' woman foundThe British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin has been identified.24 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor law changes - readers reactThere has been mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to liquor laws, but most <i>Herald</i> readers say more needs to be done.24 Aug 02:47 AM
LifestyleThe actual cost of childcareWorking NZ families pay 28 per cent of their net income on childcare, according to an OECD study. Dita De Boni examines the costs.23 Aug 10:18 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry: </i>Digital tsunami drowns life as we know itCould we be heading towards a future in which technology blurs the line between living and non-living machines?23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets boozeUnder-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.23 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessAlcohol clampdown unfairly targets dairies, owners sayDairy owners say they should have the same rights as supermarkets when it comes to selling alcohol.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor law changes aimed at youthA raft of proposed changes to liquor laws are aiming to reduce harm to young people while leaving "responsible NZers" free to make their own decisions about the way they drink.23 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandLiquor reforms like 'treating cancer with aspirin'An alcohol watchdog says a raft of liquor law changes don't go far enough in curbing NZ's crisis with alcohol.23 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandMurdered toddler's mother tells inquest she trusted boyfriendNia Glassie's mother has told a coroner's inquest she saw her boyfriend perform wrestling moves on her baby but trusted he would not hurt her.23 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandDe Bres: Bleak outlook for Maori prison rate Continuing discrimination against Asians needs to be addressed and the high rate of Maori imprisonment is bleak, Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres says.22 Aug 11:12 PM
Opinion<i>Paula Bennett</i>: Why you should care about child abuseThe Minister for Social Development and Employment says New Zealand's neglected children are a silent timebomb.22 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandKey confirms parental consent law changePeople will not be allowed to supply other people's kids with alcohol in a private home without consent under liquor law changes to be announced today.22 Aug 10:19 PM
OpinionWill the alcohol law changes have an effect on NZ drinking culture?Read what others think about the Govt's liquor law reforms and tell us what you think.22 Aug 08:14 PM
Opinion<i>Jenna Raeburn: </i>Drinking age hike discriminatoryA raise in the drinking age would be ineffective and counterproductive, and discriminate unfairly against young people.22 Aug 07:44 PM
New ZealandTeens turning up at school wasted on new party pillsA new wave of legal party pills has hit Whangarei secondary schools, with two parents asked to take their teens home after they arrived for class high.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBooze law puts local communities in controlLocal communities will set the trading hours for liquor outlets in their areas under plans expected to be announced today.22 Aug 05:30 PM
