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Lab errors leads to GE leak
A probe into the escape of genetically engineered plants from a government laboratory found scientists had left routes open.

Hells bells - 1000 Waikato vuvuzelas!
It won't only be mooloo bells setting rugby fans' ears ringing tonight at Waikato Stadium as the BOP Steamers fans head over the Kaimais.

NZ gets iPhone 4 after launch fail
Apple's iPhone 4 has finally gone on sale in New Zealand after a spectacular launch fail this morning.

Rugby: Wallaby Cooper's ban stands
Quade Cooper has lost his appeal against a two-match suspension.

Agency says World Cup booze licence move 'risky'
Plans to fast-track liquor licences for the Rugby World Cup are "risky and unwise", say the gov't.

Mother saves woman from attack
A mother-of-two is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from an attack by a hammer-wielding man who then pursued the pair and rammed her car during a violent car chase.

Collins: Media to blame for fall in police respect
The Police Minister says media reporting on police conduct has caused a drop in respect for the force.