New ZealandTeen drivers drinking and driving more than ever - policeBooze checks in the greater Auckland area indicate the number of drunk drivers under 20 has risen by 77 per cent compared with three years ago.24 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire trusts agree to merge operationsCreation of biggest gambling society in NZ expected to cost up to 27 jobs.17 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandGroup calls for veto of referendumA govt committee has called for a veto of a proposed referendum aimed at making citizen-initiated referendums binding.16 Nov 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robert Steenhuisen and Chris Kalin:</i> Ten things the Government should work on to treat P15 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandFaults flagged in $29m family projectThe Government's biggest home visiting programme is under review after researchers found its US counterpart failed to reduce child abuse.15 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrug seizure nets $6m worth of methamphetamineIn the biggest methamphetamine bust in New Zealand this year, 6kg of the the class A drug was intercepted at Auckland airport.13 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandProject helps homeless find their rootsNgati Whatua has given up part of its land at Bastion Point for homeless people to grow vegetables for the City Mission's foodbank.11 Nov 03:00 PM
Kahu'Nanny' plan aims to help familiesScheme will involve kuia visiting pregnant Maori women to offer support and advice.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog cuts off race clubs' pokie cashInternal Affairs is banning three gambling machine foundations from giving money to four racing clubs after an investigation into grants.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandBrainwave programme educates future parentsPilot scheme at Mangere East college shows boys how to be good fathers.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC to cut number and payouts for scansA new program to help reduce ACC costs will make it more difficult for some people to get medical scans.09 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandStudy trashes anti-tagging policiesTaggers say initiatives aimed at preventing graffiti just encourage them to keep vandalising.08 Nov 03:00 PM
