The New Zealand branch of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling for a ban on Electro Convulsive Therapy for children in this country following a proposal to ban it in Western Australia.

The NZ Transport Agency says it looks forward to discussions with Snapper and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) on how the Snapper system could be made compatible with integrated ticketing nationally and in Auckland.

Wellington, Dec 1 NZPA - Two men have this afternoon been found guilty of murdering Wairarapa man Paul Irons.Another man was found guilty of manslaughter.

Tokoroa logging truck driver Simon Anania has won the 2009 Beaurepaires Highway Heroes Award.He was presented with a $5000 cheque and a trophy by Hon. Steven Jovce, Minister of Transport in Wellington today.

Auckland, Dec 1 NZPA - A former police officer was told to omit details from his report about an alleged assault between an off-duty police officer and a south Auckland man who died after running into the path of a

Bob the Builder, Pocahontas and Buzz Lightyear are all helping children at Waikato Hospital to remain calm before surgery.The cartoon characters are part of a new collection of movies, purchased with eight portable DVD players for children going into theatre

Health warnings now in place for Lakes Waikare and WaahiRecent cyanobacterial testing carried out on the six Waikato monitored lakes have started to show rises in cyanobacterial cell counts.

Women's Refuge says the lighting of the Telecom Tree in Wellington's Frank Kitts Park tonight is a very special occasion for the organisation, which provides services to around 28,000 women and children each year.

The distinctive array of the Southern Cross stars align with New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, on the 2010 "Icons of New Zealand" limited edition coins just released by New Zealand Post.

The Hindu Council of New Zealand Inc. (HCNZ) is organising the Wellington Regional Hindu Conference on Saturday, 27th February 2010, in Lower Hutt, Wellington. The theme of the conference is "Community Development - A Hindu Perspective".

It's confirmed - New Zealanders will be tucking in to the good old Kiwi pav for dessert this Christmas along with helpings of healthy fruit salad.

Diocesan School for Girls student Tiffany Pellow will wave goodbye to maths and English lessons when she finishes school for good this month - a year earlier than most of her peers.

Leading international scholar in medical law and ethics Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan will be the first New Zealand Law Foundation-sponsored Director in Emerging Technologies at the University of Otago Faculty of Law.

Hamilton has strengthened its sister city relationship with Wuxi in China with the establishment of a school exchange programme.

Recession-cautious kiwis unwilling to give up their traditional summer holiday are opting for shorter breaks this summer, according to Bachcare Holiday Homes. And the trend to shorter breaks has seen an upsurge in holiday home bookings at most of NZ's

Ten years after the release of the iconic Bordeaux blend TOM, the Church Road Winery is putting a new stake in the ground with the release of a white counterpart - Church Road TOM Chardonnay 2006.

Auckland, Dec 1 NZPA - The New Zealand Law Society says most criminal legal aid lawyers are competent professionals who shouldn't all be tarred by a report saying some were abusing the process.

A 15 year old Johnsonville girl missing since 22 November has been found safe and well and is now back at school.

Sarah Stevens says she can remember the exact date at Diocesan School for Girls that she first thought of becoming a priest - but it took a decade for her to follow that calling.

Auckland, Dec 1 NZPA - A jury listening to evidence about the murder of a 14-year-old South Auckland cannabis dealer has been sent home for the rest of the day while counsel have legal discussions in chambers.