OpinionBryan Gould: That's not left wing, it's just democraticThe rich and powerful are expert at using their dominance of the media to raise the salience in the popular mind of values that suit their interests, writes Bryan Gould.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlea to govt to crack down on alcoholChurch and health leaders are calling on all parties in the upcoming election to raise the price of alcohol and phase out alcohol advertising and sponsorship.04 Jun 05:00 PM
SportDoctors want to cut flow of liquor money in Kiwi sportThe Medical Association is calling for a ban on all liquor industry sponsorship of sports and youth events and backs a proposal to ban alcohol ads on TV and radio.02 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKids' havens help parents' retail therapyFrom on-site creches and kids' clubs to play rooms and child minders, child-friendly retailers are on the rise.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: One-eyed approach to housingOur Govt is taking an increasingly one-eyed approach to its analysis of Auckland's over-valued housing market, which is driving a good chunk of NZ's economic and interest rate outlook, writes Bernard Hickey.31 May 09:38 PM
New ZealandVicar exits church in same-sex rowAn Anglican pastor has quit the church and is taking his congregation with him after the governing body moved ahead with plans to bless same-sex relationships.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking down and achievement upPasifika people are drinking less, staying away from crime and doing better at school.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarawira's 'feed the kids' bill begins first readingHone Harawira’s bill that would provide breakfast and lunch to every decile one and two school began its first reading in Parliament last night.22 May 10:40 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Hulse keeping marijuana reform pot on the boilOver recent months, Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse has found herself advocating for a major change in the legal status of marijuana, writes Brian Rudman.20 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandGoogle first call for upset young KiwisA survey has found Google now beats talking to friends for young Kiwis wanting to know about sex, drugs, alcohol, depression, stress or their health.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRob Warner: Anti-booze campaign focuses on wrong targetTo formulate a correct solution to a problem the correct questions need to be asked.20 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSinger backs anti-bullying campaignSoprano singer Tayla Alexander attended four different primary schools because bullies hounded her.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRental homes fail warrant of fitnessMore than 90 per cent of New Zealand rental homes inspected in a pilot warrant of fitness test failed to pass.14 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandWealth and want in NZ (+interactive)Changing the geography of poverty within NZ will take generations, according to health policy researchers. So which areas of the country are the most deprived?12 May 09:43 PM
EmploymentInequality in NZ under spotlightTwo British health researchers are gearing up to challenge New Zealanders' unusually high tolerance of what many countries consider a social evil - inequality.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland out to combat booze harmIt could soon be harder to get a drink late at night in Auckland - but hospitality bosses have labelled it a 'draconian' step backwards.11 May 07:20 PM
WorldStats on map show real LondonIt's a London few have seen before. Data sets about people, property, burgeoning banker numbers and haemorrhaging of hedgehogs have been mapped and brought alive.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInquest files show links to job woesAn author has examined the inquest files of 11,000 Kiwis between 1900 and 2000 and found a common link between those who have died by their own hands.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Incentive for beneficiaries a life-changerEditorial: The rebuilding of the city has created plenty of opportunities. Any initiative that makes it easier for beneficiaries to move to this work is, therefore, welcome.07 May 05:00 PM
OpinionNial Wheate: Serious dangers lurking in powdered alcoholSnorted alcohol has the potential to deliver alcohol [directly] to the brain, writes Nial Wheate. "The product is clearly targeted towards the alcopops market. But there are dangers that need to be considered before such a product is made available."05 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWho we trust with our infoNew Zealanders view social media providers as the least trustworthy organisations for keeping personal details private.04 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandReport card for our schoolsA Government-funded survey, published today, finds our primary and intermediate schools are in 'mixed health'.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleGen Z: Child of our timesThey’re the kids born totally wired, the first generation who will spend their whole lives in a world where the planet’s accumulated wisdom is available instantly at the touch of a finger. And the first of them have just left school.02 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandLegal highs pulled from shelvesSynthetic cannabis products will be pulled from shelves faster than the looming Government ban, as users suffer acute psychotic reactions and prolonged withdrawal.01 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandGambling service boost for Maori, PacificMaori and Pacific problem gambling services have won more money out of a tender which stopped all funding for the country's biggest provider, the Problem Gambling Foundation.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Animal testing of drugs may be only wayIf the research produces essential results of value to humanity that cannot be produced in any other way, despite its cruelty, it should be permissible, writes Alexander Gillespie.29 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: It's high time we accepted most of us want a fixThe sensible move should have been to fast-track the proposed market, thereby ensuring the drugs being smoked by young NZers have been tested and are "safe", writes Brian Rudman.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNumbers seeking help to quit already soaringThe number of people seeking help to quit synthetic cannabis has soared and is expected to rise further next month.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentIT entrepreneur seeks 'right-hand' in NZKiwi tech entrepreneur Derek Handley is on the hunt for a "right-hand" in New Zealand to manage investments and launch ventures.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBan on legal highs 'will cost jobs'Makers of synthetic drugs predict the Government's "surprise" ban on their products will force 80 shops to close their doors and 200 staff to lose jobs.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesToo qualified to live in New ZealandAn Indian national with a master's degree was declined an opportunity to apply for residence as a skilled migrant, despite being more qualified than was required.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHayley gets cold feet for good causeGoing without shoes could be quite difficult for dancer, snowboarder and television personality Hayley Holt.28 Apr 05:00 PM
