KahuSchools in gun over Maori failure rateMany schools are not demonstrating sufficient commitment to ensuring achievement of Maori students, ERO has warned05 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSeat belts not worn in critical crashThree children critically hurt in a crash in Kawerau today were not wearing seat belts, police say.05 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandTeens badly burned when gas bottle explodes in their facesTwo teenagers are seriously ill in Middlemore Hospital with extensive burns after a gas cylinder is thought to have exploded in their faces.03 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Petting farmsIf the kids are city slickers, get visit a local petting farm to get them in touch with some of New Zealand's favourite animals.02 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleIt's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgroundsWe sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.02 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandNo booze or you will be fined, teen drivers toldA "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandOh boy, here comes competitionThe only girl in a rugby tournament of over 400 players is first named "man" of the match, and then in the tournament team.30 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleUnder the skinA new controversial documentary about models asks less than typical questions about the so-called glamorous fashion industry.28 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandBook review: The Story SistersMuch of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, <i>The Story Sisters</i>, is no exception.25 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents warned of fatal 'fainting game'A 12-year-old boy is thought to have died after playing a game which involves young people choking themselves to get a sudden rush.20 Sep 03:40 AM
