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Benefiting who?

Dita De Boni wonders whether a food stamp scheme for those on low incomes could work in New Zealand.

Nia Glassie inquest to resume

Rise in new job ads during July

Big majority for lower alcohol limit

Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Scare tactics put off parenthood

Perhaps it's the growing novelty factor of having babies that lends some couples to spill so recklessly about the downsides.

<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been pathetic

The health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.

Study 'supports need to keep tobacco hidden'

Changing social norms could take generations

Drug dealer should lose home, says Crown

A man arrested during a major police drugs operation offended from his home and should forfeit it, the Crown says.

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Real-life women free to make mistakes

Teen torture

The teenage years are fraught for both teens and parents and research shows the adolescent years are getting longer.

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shame

Today's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now.

Couples split to get extra on benefit

A growing number of unemployed couples are living apart so one can claim the domestic purposes benefit to get more money, say beneficiary advocates.

'Action' to protect women fails to impress Amnesty

Ten years jail for baby killer

Women who buy sex back Corkery's brothel plan