New Zealand'I had to let go' - officer's rescue bidThe story of a police officer's heroic waterfall rescue effort is the most harrowing a coroner has heard in 33 years.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy, 13, steals car and hits bikerA motorcyclist was thrown into the air when he was hit by a 13-year-old boy fleeing police in a stolen car.23 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionTyson not role model materialMike Tyson is not a motivational speaker or role model that some would paint him to be or would like him to be, writes Bob McCoskrie.23 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionWhy the voting age should be 16Teenagers, upon turning 18, do not suddenly gain more political knowledge or understanding, writes Philip Greatrex. So why not lower the voting age?21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDestiny plans DIY schoolDestiny Church's Bishop Brian Tamaki is calling on hundreds of skilled tradespeople and labour from within church ranks to build a new school over summer.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of drunk students arrestedPolice have arrested 37 people in Christchurch today during an annual end of year "Tea Party'' drinking event for university students.12 Oct 02:01 AM
EmploymentFrom broke to job brokers'Wouldn't it be great if you could just work when you wanted?' That's what drove a polytech pair to launch a website dedicated to casual work.10 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Youth rate gives teens better chanceEmployment is a fearful responsibility, so the new youth rate is a temporary saving for employers to entice them to take a chance on a young person.10 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYes and no on youth pay planWorkers' unions were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay yesterday, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth wage 'condemns them to poverty'Trade unionists were quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay today, while business leaders said it would help create jobs.09 Oct 04:31 AM
EmploymentAxe hovers over youth payThe government will unveil the details of its version of the "youth wage" today - allowing employers to pay less than the minimum wage to many young workers.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJonathan Boston: Three myths about child povertyJonathan Boston exposes three popular 'myths' about the current levels of child poverty in New Zealand, including that it is all the fault of the parents involved.07 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandI was possessed, says ex-K2 userA teenager is warning others against the dangers of K2 synthetic cannabis, which she blames for a manic episode in which she battered and bruised her own face.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's drastic actionMikayla Ziebe, 16, delivered more than 100 leaflets to Napier houses, accusing an elderly man of being a paedophile.29 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandReveal school data: PollThe majority of people polled think schools should publicly release their national standards performance data, according to a Herald-Digipoll survey.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoping: The bicycle thievesSports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen welfare hard, some sayTeens among the first "guinea pigs" for a new money management system for welfare say they get enough for food - but not for transport, baby supplies and medical costs.20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Child poverty affects us allPhil O'Reilly says attacking the issue of child poverty from many directions, by everyone, has a greater chance of succeeding than simply focusing on benefit payments.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeing Kiwi: A passion for sportOur week-long inquiry into our changing national identity concludes with a look at the future through the eyes of our youngest citizens.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKidnappers robbed autistic teenA lost autistic teenage boy trying to find the local shop was robbed by two men who promised him a lift.13 Sep 05:30 PM
