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Fiji 'has had enough coups' - Mara
Runaway soldier Tevita Mara says he has no interest in being another military leader, but he wants the opportunity to tell the NZ Government the "reality of the situation on the ground in Fiji."
Runaway soldier allowed into NZ
Foreign Affairs officials will meet with Tevita Mara - who ran away from Fiji to avoid sedition charges - when he arrives in NZ. He is currently in Australia to address pro-democracy groups.
Labour Party's information breach
A security lapse may have exposed secret Labour Party emails, member data and other information.
Youth in holding pattern as recession bites north
The impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.
Scientists in dark on Kronic's ill effects
A top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.
Car buyer's guide: Broke surfer catches a ride
Impoverished surfer Sam wants a useful ride - but doesn't want to drop more than two grand on it.
Where are the jobs? Youth unemployment crisis in the north
Just over a fifth of all working-age Northlanders were on welfare benefits at the end of March.
World champion dance crew out of cash to defend title
ReQuest, the New Zealand hip hop dance crew who took on the world and won, are struggling to find the funds to defend their title.