New ZealandThe teenager who helped his friend die: 'I'm sorry'The teen convicted of helping a friend take his life wants to meet his dead mate's mother to apologise.13 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeen sentenced after assisting friend's suicideA 17 year-old has been sentenced to eight months home detention after admitting his part in a friend's suicide.12 Feb 12:32 AM
Small BusinessFacebook at work problems growing, say employersA new survey of 520 NZ companies finds 67 per cent have no policies to regulate staff use of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.11 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandLiberty's friends tell of hours before deathMore details of the final movements of slain schoolgirl Liberty Templeman have emerged at the trial of the teenager accused of killing her.11 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandLiberty murder trial jury visits site where body foundThe jury at the trial of the teenager accused of murdering Liberty Templeman has just left the scene where her body was found.09 Feb 11:05 PM
WorldRudd wants rise in drinking ageKevin Rudd would like to see the drinking age in Australia raised from 18 to 21 years.09 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandOne click and Ashley's trappedA 2-year-old boy sparked a police callout after locking himself in his mother's car with the keys for nearly two hours.08 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleSecret of youth may be in your genesScientists have found that people who inherit two copies of a particular DNA variant show the biological signs of being about eight years "older" than people of the same age who carry neither genetic variant.08 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandDrug tests spark school probeA high school renowned for producing a string of Kiwi sporting stars has been accused of inappropriately drug-testing some students.06 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandEighteen days to unravel a deathChris Barton was at the inquest into a harrowing story of youth suicide.05 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandForeshore and Seabed Act could go this year, PM tells MaoriAfter a warm welcome at Te Tii Marae, PM John Key told gathered Maori 2010 could see a 'better solution' to the foreshore and seabed issue.04 Feb 11:55 PM
LifestyleBritain's language gap years for primary school pupilsSending children as young as 9 overseas for six months is a growing trend in the UK, where it's seen as one of the best ways to learn a second language.02 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner's court probes dead youth's use of ProzacEighteen months after Toran Henry killed himself, his mother finally gets to have her say on whether an anti-depressant influenced his death.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies with kids feel pinch hardestAn official survey has found that families with children are far more likely to be in hardship than any other New Zealanders. 01 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandStudent offers her virginity for sale onlineA cash-strapped Kiwi student is selling her virginity to the highest online bidder.30 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldLiterary juggernaut first among equalsCelebrated author JD Salinger spoke to readers in his own special way.29 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandBlues help keep youngsters up to markThere seemed to be more laughing and joking going on than rugby as some deserving teens got to test their skills against their sporting idols.27 Jan 03:00 PM