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'Intoxicated' man sought in murder inquiry
Police investigating the murder of a Wellington woman are looking for a man who may have spent time with the victim.
Table manners
Dionne Christian discovers our traditional Sunday roast is changing with the times.
<i>Gill South</i>: Working for the greater good also makes good business sense
Social entrepreneurs have plenty of lessons to offer more conventional managers.
Feminist: Sex culture setting women back
"Raunch culture" has set back women in Western societies more than 50 years, says a visiting Australian feminist.
Schizophrenic shoppers fuel economic madness
In March, Ralph Ronzio went to a warehouse in a seedy part of Orange County, California, to watch his condo auctioned for half what he'd paid for it.
Philosopher of crime
James Lee Burke talks to Craig Sisterson about artistry in crime writing, speaking for those with no voice and the central issue of modern times.
Beyond the pale
Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo tackles the true tale of a black girl born to a white couple, but rejected as "coloured" in Skin. By Andrew L. Urban.
Woman in hiding after ACC 'blunder'
A Bay of Plenty sexual abuse victim is hiding in her home after ACC sent her patient file to a local dairy.
Aussie candidates promise crackdown on crime
Australia faces a major crackdown on drugs, gangs and street crime.
CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed
CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.
Backlash as black fashion mag takes on white director
Ellianna Placas, who has been appointed fashion director at America's largest magazine for African-American women, is white.
<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide
Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.
Birthday boy's after ball party cancelled
An 18th birthday party set to be held after Auckland Grammar's ball has been cancelled by the venue after intervention by police and the school.
<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly
Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.
Man who faked cancer jailed for two years
An Auckland churchgoer who defrauded parishioners of $250,000, saying he needed money for cancer treatment, has been jailed.
<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desired
Geoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.