New Zealand'These words of Sir Bob's hurt me'Readers have responded to controversial remarks by businessman Sir Bob Jones whose comments included that beggars were "fat Maoris" and a "bloody disgrace".17 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwis 'richer than poorest 30%'Two New Zealanders own more wealth than the poorest 30 per cent of the adult population, according to new research by Oxfam.15 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionWhen did flirting become a crime?COMMENT: What was a good-natured little interaction between two people, has suddenly been warped into something strained.15 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHomeless man: US Marines to the streetsMiller Patane's long lost sister "bawled her eyes out" when she saw her long lost brother's photo in the Herald after he was given food by newlyweds.13 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandHow many Kiwi 21-year-olds are on track?How likely young New Zealanders are to be "on track" at age 21 has been mapped using a powerful government database.12 Jan 04:18 PM
New ZealandSearch for recipient of wedding kindnessBarefoot and with his belongings in a bag, Miller was brought to tears by the kindness of a couple on their wedding day. Can you help us find him?11 Jan 12:01 AM
EditorialEditorial: State pay for home parent stirs interestThe 'Family First' group has put an interesting idea into debate for this election year.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShould parents be paid to stay at home?Almost 60 per cent of Kiwis want subsidies for stay-at-home parents introduced, according to a new poll conducted by Family First.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Opinion'I'm 32, a virgin and I love my life'In case you missed it: This was one of Lifestyle's most popular stories of 201607 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedOpinion: Starting anew for a new yearWhy hello there! Happy New Year! Welcome back! Here's to 2017!06 Jan 10:40 PM
Sustainable business & financeKiwis happy to pay up for ethical goodsThree quarters of Kiwis say they would pay more for organic, sustainable and ethically produced products. The latest Colmar Brunton 05 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandWant a house faster? Go and live in carA 71-year-old man on the waiting list for a state house said he was told to "live in his car and then call back" to speed up the process of getting a home.31 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCustomer pours drink on 'fat shamer'A McDonald's customer received a hero's reception after pouring his drink over a girl who was 'fat shaming' another man.29 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedForgive yourself this festive seasonEvery week I entreat you to write and you have and you do. Sometimes you've been cross, occasionally cruel, mostly, though, you've been thoughtful and you've been kind.23 Dec 06:00 PM
OpinionMartin Robinson: Inequality matter of choicesCOMMENT: Every family is divided into richer and poorer members simply because some people are luckier or more talented and hard-working than others.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'No selfie is worth your life'A group of tourists were today slammed by the coastguard after risking their lives by posing for photos on the edge of a crumbling 500ft cliff.21 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandLife after baby a struggle for mum of 3Mother-of-three Trish Kaiawe suddenly needed City Mission's help after quitting her job to have a baby a year ago.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids to adults: 'Don't make me kiss you'Parents are urged to stop forcing their children to hug and kiss other adults at Christmas family gatherings.18 Dec 09:08 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like to have sex for cashThese sex workers and sugar babies share what it's really like, from raunchy fun to emotional scars.18 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedMegan Nicol Reed: Last-minute disastersThe fall in itself was nothing special. It was more the terrible inevitability of it, toppling so sickeningly slowly. Four stricken 16 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleWoman hits back at cruel Facebook meme trendThere is a horrible new meme trend making the rounds on Facebook.14 Dec 10:45 PM
EntertainmentLady Gaga praises Madonna for speechLady Gaga has praised rumoured rival Madonna for her "inspiring" speech in support of feminism at Billboard's Women in Music awards.14 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTest reveals future criminals at just 3yoTests on brains of 3-year-olds can reveal who is likely to become part of the minority of adults to use the biggest share of social services, says study.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish indicates emphasis on social issuesBut the new Prime Minister says he should not be confused as "Labour light."12 Dec 07:33 AM
LifestyleGirlfriend 'disgusted', man accused of cheating after seeing strippersA 27-year-old turned to Reddit for advice on how to make it up to his girlfriend after she was 'disgusted' at him for being at a bachelor party where strippers were present.10 Dec 10:20 PM
LifestyleSanta quits after fat shaming nine-year-old boyA man who was hired to portray Santa as resigned from the position, after fat-shaming a boy who visited him during a photo event last weekend.08 Dec 08:55 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedThe pleasure and pain of givingMy son didn't like the shorts I had bought him. Wrong colour, apparently.08 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleSanta Claus 'fat-shames nine-year-old boy'It could be a scene from Bad Santa. A nine-year-old boy says a St Nick in the US told him to "lay off the burgers".07 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandCouple's kiss too hot for heated poolA man claims a loving kiss from his wife at a heated indoor public pool was too much for lifeguards.06 Dec 10:58 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedWhy it's not a bad thing when your teen scorns youIt's happening already. Small unpleasant glimpses of what's to come. A roll of the eyeball here, a curl of the lip there. I had thought01 Dec 09:40 PM
Kahu'He passed that hell down to his children'Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.29 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandParental separation hits next generationChildren whose parents split up are less likely to be sensitive and warm towards their own children in the next generation, researchers have found.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We would lock ourselves in the room'Incredibly strong young Kiwi Destiny O'Brien opened up about the abuse she endured from her own father.29 Nov 12:47 AM
OpinionNZ's end of year report: Could try harderCOMMENT: While we score high in the indices for peace and transparency, our poverty and inequality gaps have grown.28 Nov 04:00 PM
