OpinionMai Chen: Lecretia failed, but touched a nervePrevious members' bills dealing with such issues have received little support, but Lecretia's case touched a nerve, writes Mai Chen.11 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandYouthtown: Death of an Auckland iconThe inner-city youth centre is disappearing, a victim of both lead contamination and changing times. Simon Collins reports.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Warm homes' rhetoric cold comfort for tenantsJust over two years ago, Housing Minister Nick Smith announced that "this year" the Government was developing a housing warrant of fitness, writes Brian Rudman.09 Jun 09:57 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: Cold, harsh truth for so many kidsYou'd be surprised just how hard it is to find a family willing to let a Herald writer snoop around their home and ask all sorts of intrusive questions about their substandard living conditions, writes Peter Calder.09 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhy do we accept poor housing?Cold, damp housing is a significant issue facing children, with a paediatrician calling for more to be done to change the culture of accepting unfit houses.07 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Waging war on the bully insideDeborah Hill Cone writes: In a chaotic world, bullies tell us what to think, what to do, and what we are doing wrong. This can be comforting if you feel unsure who you are.07 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandPoster child Darcy glad to do his bit"It makes me feel happy." Darcy Rakete, the poster boy for the Jammies in June fundraiser, is glad to help others less fortunate than him.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLecretia's legacy: A call for debateWidower’s emotional plea comes as Opposition MPs signal new strategy to bring issue to select committee.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Right to die contradicts value of lifeThe sanctity of life lies at the heart of public policy in a civilised society that considers it has no right to take a life even as retribution for taking a life.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy do Kiwi kids go without?Children are more likely to be in material hardship relative to the rest of the population in New Zealand than in any European country.04 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandSeales family 'shattered' as tributes flowLecretia Seales never planned to be the poster girl for the right-to-die campaign in New Zealand.04 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandAid agency funds to be tightenedSome agencies are expected to close in a radical revamp of social service funding unveiled by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity proposes motel for homelessA charity wants the Government to pay for it to take over an Auckland motel for families who are living in caravan parks or doubling up in overcrowded houses.04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFoster duo seek status of parentsFrustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestylePast haunts transgender KiwiDespite being officially recognised as a woman in New Zealand, a transgender Kiwi has been told she cannot use her "female name" to register her marriage.03 Jun 10:05 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Bottom line for mental health servicesThe most vulnerable are likely to suffer with the introduction of 'social bonds' for the private sector, writes Dita De Boni.03 Jun 09:40 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Looking beneath surface key to redirecting life of crimeIf we are to reduce reoffending, and thereby create fewer victims, crime must often be viewed not as the problem but as a symptom of a problem, writes Jarrod Gilbert.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParity for clothing allowance - in 2018A bill aiming to give financial parity between the carers of foster children and children raised by their grandparents was passed in Parliament tonight but it wont take effect until 2018.03 Jun 11:35 AM
LifestyleAuckland a 'gay-friendly' destinationAuckland has rated alongside San Francisco, Toronto, and London as one of the top gay-friendly cities in the world, with an unmissable pride festival.03 Jun 04:00 AM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Is someone in your family struggling to read?Robyn Pearce says it's not hard to draw a very short bow between reading struggles and diminished productivity.02 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Are we in a golden era of death threats?Is New Zealand in a golden era of death threats? The advent of social media has made threatening a media personality easier and safer for both sides, writes Matt Heath.01 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandTransgender refugee to wedA transgender Kiwi officially recognised as a woman has found love and will get married today.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRight-to-die lawyer nearing the endThe woman at the centre of a legal battle over her right to die may not live long enough to hear the verdict, her husband says.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman may not live to hear verdictThe woman at the centre of a legal battle over her right to die might not live long enough to hear the verdict, her husband says.01 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Euthanasia strikes a nerveHere’s hoping the High Court can robustly defend the sanctity of life, writes John Roughan.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForever linked with right-to-die debateWhatever happens at the High Court at Wellington, Lecretia Seales will forever be linked to the euthanasia argument in New Zealand.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Wood: Relationships Aotearoa demise could be just the startThe current news media attention on Relationships Aotearoa and its dire financial situation highlights the state of many community-based organisations, writes Richard Wood.29 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandGender-neutral school uniforms?Schools have been asked to consider offering gender-neutral uniforms as part of new sexuality education guidelines aimed at being more inclusive.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDaniel Toresen: The five simple steps to stopping stalkers in their tracksOne of New Zealand’s most experienced private investigators offers advice on how to deal with stalkers.27 May 11:32 PM
OpinionGovt's compassionate conservatism a cynical ployNot only will the benefit boost do little to alleviate poverty, but it is accompanied by cuts to other associated benefits and payments, writes Dita De Boni27 May 09:33 PM
OpinionChild poverty fight needs planThe Government recognised in last week's Budget that the gap between market and benefit incomes has become too wide.27 May 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Dancing Man' parties with starsA man "fat-shamed" on social media after pictures of him dancing were posted online has got his own back on the trolls by partying the night away with stars in LA.26 May 10:15 PM
KahuKiwis are better off and mostly happyStatistics NZ's General Social Survey has been conducted every two years since 2008-09.26 May 05:00 PM
