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Meurant hid clown-bashing cop

Thirty years ago a South African rugby tour divided the country. As the 1981 Springbok team prepares for a reunion, a top police officer reveals the story behind an attack on three protesters.

'Old fashioned' police work locates missing terriers

<i>Dos Amigos Cantina</i>, Mission Bay

Dos Amigos promises a spicy night out but expectations are diluted by some lukewarm renditions of Mexican food.

Pub spy: The Clare Inn

Whenever I walk into this pub I'm reminded that all the great bars I've ever drunk in didn't rest their reputations on looking flashy.

Brian Rudman: Trip down dead-end tram track just a distraction

Great location, shame about the energy rating...

Checks rule out instability as cause of fatal rockfall

Riches don't stop Ellis sleeping rough

Newmarket gaps blamed on low sales, high rents

48 Hours Grand National Final 2011

Highlights and results from the Grand National Final of the V48 Hours Furious Filmmaking Competition.

Little surprise at Thompson dismissal

The dismissal of EMA boss Alasdair Thompson is not surprising, says Prime Minister John Key.

<i>Cosset</i>, Mt Albert

We came here because we'd heard good things about this cute Mt Albert cafe which has expanded to offer a small (vegetarian) menu.

Defendant's friends lash out at media

Kenneth's off on cash mission

Three Link services to make inner-city busing easier

Suffrage memorial to stay