New ZealandAlcohol blamed for kick-starting suicide bidsA new study has found that alcohol is to blame for most suicide attempts involving overdosing.07 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSweet new drinks can kill kids, says expertAlcohol experts are warning parents to keep their children away from cheap, sweetly flavoured drinks laced with enough alcohol to kill them.06 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandLow divorce rate not a sign of happy marriages - expertA low divorce rate shows Kiwis avoid marriage unless they're truly committed, a relationship counsellor said.05 May 03:16 AM
WorldGuards at Beijing schools after attacksPolice cars are standing guard outside Beijing schools this week in an attempt to stop deadly assaults on students.04 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandNever let young watch TV: expertsYoung children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.03 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatching TV 'makes toddlers less intelligent'Parents, beware: watching television makes toddlers fatter and stupider at primary school, according to new research.03 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandKids at risk - watchdog fingers FacebookNearly half of us use social networks - and most are concerned about how much personal information children share online.02 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeserted boy found at casinoPolice were called to SkyCity casino yesterday after a child was found abandoned while his grandparents played bingo.01 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleOut for the countCompared to other mammals, humans produce low numbers of viable sperm.30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne silly moment ... then tragedyAgnes was perched on the boot of a car with a mate when her best friend started the engine. For whatever reason, the pair didn't get off. 30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrothel could be removed lawfully - expertA law expert says Waitakere City Council is wrong to think it cannot help a school that wants a nearby brothel removed.29 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandBieber sings for 800 screaming teenagersPop and R&B may be teenage heart-throb Justin Bieber's forte, but it was heavy metal he wanted to hear yesterday.28 Apr 04:00 PM
