Stories by Ruth Hill

Scientists feel 'stymied' by irrational prejudice against GM, a New Zealand scientist says.

A new law recommended by the Law Commission would recognise family violence victims who kill are usually reacting to years of mounting abuse.

Agencies and scrambling to cope with Kiwi criminals deported from Australia due to a lack of government support, a Christchurch doctor says.

The government is not inclined to change the law to make it easier to comply with the Holidays Act, despite widespread payroll problems. Audio

For the first time, New Zealand has been invited to take part in Australia's biggest mock war exercise with the United States - Talisman Sabre.

A regional business group is considered legal action to stop the Wellington City Council extending its 'living wage' policy to council-controlled organisations.

Government figures showing record numbers of doctors and nurses employed in the public health system do not tell the full story, the senior doctors' union says.