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Doping: The bicycle thieves
Sports writer Dan Coyle tells Phil Taylor about his long battle to cut through the PR myths surrounding Lance Armstrong and organised doping in cycling.
Chef's bao bungle
Using a famous New York restaurant's recipe has landed a New Zealand cook in hot water.
Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?
In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.
New home for mistreated dog
A young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.
Debate: Should the MMP electorate-seat rule be removed?
The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.
Retailers ban butane sales to teens
Placemakers stores around the country have joined six South Island Mitre 10 outlets in banning the sale of butane-based products to anyone aged under 18.
Royal tour for Solomon Islands
A youngster from the Solomon Islands has taken on the future king of England in a show of football prowess - and won. "He was good, yes, but not as good as me," said Philemon Fatai, 13.