OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Election is perfect time to test politicians' commitment to volcanoes05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTidy up your act, soccer chief tells boozersThe man in charge of soccer in NZ says Kiwi crowds need to tidy up their drinking behaviour.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrothel for women - readers respondPam Corkery's brothel-for-women idea generated some fierce debate. Here's what our readers had to say.05 Aug 04:49 AM
EmploymentMaori unemployment figures 'shocking'Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.05 Aug 04:41 AM
EmploymentUnemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZPressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.05 Aug 02:45 AM
EmploymentDollar tumbles on jobless statsNew Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.05 Aug 12:05 AM
Opinion<i>Justin Vaughan</i>: All Black fans shamefulA portion of the NZ contingent were focused on consuming vast quantities of alcohol as rapidly as possible, as well as baiting and abusing Australian spectators.04 Aug 08:31 PM
All BlacksCricket boss lashes drunk All Black fansJustin Vaughan has denounced the behaviour of drunk All Black fans at last weekend's Bledisloe Cup test, saying it was symptomatic of wider alcohol problems.04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuicide after text advice to stop medicationA young man committed suicide after his counsellor told him by text message not to take his medication, provided he was undergoing regular counselling.04 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandPaul Henry fires up for his 50thPaul Henry says he feels "37 and three months" and has the hair of a 40-year-old.03 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMale escort: Women want home-delivered sexAn escort who has provided sexual services to NZ women for 14 years is not worried about competition from Pam Corkery's planned brothel for females.03 Aug 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Sue Abel</i>: A question of balanceAuckland University senior lecturer Sue Abel addresses the issue of balance in TV news, and the relative lack of Maori voices in mainstream news bulletins, in the third in a series of lectures discussing the state and future of journalism.03 Aug 07:10 AM
KahuHone 'needs to pull his head in' - HenareNational MP Tau Henare today rejected Hone Harawira's notion of not wanting his kids to date Pakeha, calling the comments racist and stupid.03 Aug 04:44 AM
New ZealandArmy battling youth drinking cultureThirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.03 Aug 03:41 AM
EmploymentWages and salaries rising slightly, says Stats NZSalaries and wages are going up slowly, with a small rise in the June quarter showing employment is barely picking up.02 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandTV star plans brothelFormer politician and broadcaster Pam Corkery has been linked to plans for NZ's first brothel for women.02 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM: I'd only have one wineJohn Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.02 Aug 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Intoxicated' man sought in murder inquiryPolice investigating the murder of a Wellington woman are looking for a man who may have spent time with the victim.02 Aug 02:05 AM
LifestyleTable mannersDionne Christian discovers our traditional Sunday roast is changing with the times.02 Aug 12:00 AM
