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World Cup: Spain into first ever semi
David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.

Robin Bain was no killer, says doco maker
Documentary-maker Bryan Bruce says he has new evidence to prove Robin was not responsible for the family's deaths.

FIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last four
Germany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning.

Fury at 'fire safe' labels after pyjama blazes
Firefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.

Kiwis need classes on glasses: Gok Wan
Gok Wan is returning to New Zealand, with a critical eye for our celebrity 'four eyes'.

FIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock loss
The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.

Drug dealer hired as police officer
A constable was suspended on full pay for three years until he was found guilty of supplying methamphetamine just months before he applied for the job.

Call for monitoring of child sex offender
A mother is questioning why a child sex offender will be allowed to live in NZ with no official monitoring when he is deported from Australia this month.

100,000 reasons for the All Blacks to win
The All Blacks have been given 100,000 good reasons to become the first NZ side to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy in 24 years.

Rugby: Players do nicely, thank you, under collective deal
The NZRU and the Players' Association yesterday signed off on a collective agreement until the end of 2012.

Broad: Enough time to make mark
Howard Broad says his proudest achievements have been a roll out of tasers and boosting staff numbers in Counties Manukau.