WorldDaily battle waged simply to stay aliveIn Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un enjoyed perhaps the proudest moment of his nascent leadership as North Korea beamed its now familiar images of strength to the world.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents fear errors among file delaysParents battling to get their children back from state foster care are being stymied by two-month delays to get hold of their official files, a lobby group says.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVoters support extension of tax creditsJust over half of voters support extending Working for Families in-work tax credits of at least $60 a week to beneficiaries.29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Tireless community volunteers deserve a special place in heaven"Our economy would be lost without these people," writes Michael Cox. Volunteering is big business. Over one million of us together contribute 270 million volunteer hours a year.29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Responsible parents don't make kids miss schoolSchool's back today after the holidays - but not all students will be. And in many cases it's the parents' decision to let them skip classes.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum's choice - GP or groceriesMother of four Michelle Gordon delayed taking her teenage daughter to the doctor for a fortnight.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoctor's fees for school-age children too highMartin Johnston reports on the growing pressure to expand taxpayer subsidies and lower the cost.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKids get a chance to enjoy their childhoodParis is an East Auckland boy whose mum couldn't afford a winter uniform.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandIs street fit for a Queen?A year after Auckland Mayor Len Brown promised to crack down on central city alcohol issues, booze-related assaults are "bog standard".28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSports groups fear pokie policy impactPokie numbers in pubs and clubs across Auckland will drop under a new unified Super City policy.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandToo old for CYF to care?When Robin Vinod turned 17, he couldn't sign a tenancy agreement or be responsible for bills - but that was when CYF left him to fend for himself.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBabe will live in a different worldHe will be heir to riches of which the other 361,480 babies who share his birthday can only dream, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHarawira's window smashed, court toldPolice smashed a window in Hone Harawira's car after he ignored repeated requests to move out of the path of a truck at an Auckland housing protest last year, a court has been told.23 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandGlenn inquiry budget under squeezeSir Owen Glenn's inquiry into family violence will go ahead with only half of its original budget remaining and with Sir Owen's own role still in doubt.22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeggar my neighbourWe don't really see the street. Most of us don't even look. Kids look, as I'm about to find out, but we adults, most of us walk on by, our attention fixed on anything other than that dude over there19 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Rising inequality largely a mythThe idea that New Zealand has become one of the most unequal societies in the developed world is just not supported by the data, writes Brian Fallow.17 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Doctors' help for jobless now healthierA doctor's certificate is often a ticket to social welfare. From this week it becomes a recipe for work. At least - that's the hope.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKindy kids to have ID numbersIdentification numbers attached to children as young as three could be used to track and punish their parents.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFears addicts may face longer wait timeDrug and alcohol addicts may face longer waiting times for treatment.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJob hunting replaces focus on benefitsSickness will be at best only a temporary excuse to avoid work under the new welfare regime that came into force this week.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe school-ball stingSchool ball costs have soared as social pressure leads more girls to spend up to $300 in salons.15 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWelfare now has health warningDoctors have been told that putting patients on welfare is akin to putting them on "an addictive debilitating drug ... not dissimilar to smoking".15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCull 'pushing vulnerable off the books'An welfare advocacy group is warning that thousands of Kiwis will suffer under newly implemented changes to the beneficiary system.14 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandHarsher rules net solo dad with four kidsEven being the sole carer for triplets can't excuse Jared Chase from work obligations under the new welfare regime.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhat welfare changes mean for parentsSole parents have got a clear message from today's welfare upheaval - planning to go back to work has to start from the moment a baby is born.14 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: It's best to avoid labelling middle class snobsDevaluing the outsider is probably the most common cult-like behaviour in everyday society, but it's not so easy to identify one's own crazy faults, writes Deborah Hill Cone.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAge-gap couple head south for loveA couple embroiled in a battle with Immigration to prove their love is real are moving to the South Island to keep their dream of remaining in the country alive.11 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Vagueness surrounds SkyCity dealEditorial: The SkyCity convention centre project is a gamble for all involved. But the die is cast, so let's back the country to get it right.10 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMike Lee: Begging bylaw step toward social responsibilityHopefully the agreed provisions in the bylaw for socially responsible intervention to deal with the problem of begging will remain intact. writes Mike Lee.08 Jul 05:30 PM
