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Splittin' it

Dita De Boni addresses the issue of income splitting for tax purposes.

Onassis relative on child porn charges

Clash over UK survey's estimate of sex slavery

90-day bill passes first reading

Despite protests from Labour and unions, legislation that extends the 90-day employment probation period passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Red Cross appeals for Pakistan aid

Woman avoids jail on driving charge

Police bust 'significant' P lab

Police displayed weapons and drugs, including two "unusually large" rocks of crystal meth, from a bust on a Coromandel P lab.

Alcohol expert puts case to MPs

There is compelling evidence that increasing the legal alcohol purchasing age reduces harm and saves lives, a US professor has told MPs.

Fatal crash drink driver escapes jail

A woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.

Rugby player's reckless drive

The dangerous combination of a weekend of drinking and a sleeping pill resulted in Jarrad Hoeata going on a reckless drive that ended when motorists blocked him off the road.

Are welfare payment restrictions hurting beneficiaries?

Income gap 'largely stable'

When belt tightening is not enough

A sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.

Labour looking to 'positive parenting' as way out of welfare

Stretched parents can't afford books, uniforms

Cartoon: Solo parenting ...