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IRD, Education chiefs get top state sector pay hikes
Among the 24 state sector CEOs whose performance over the year had been reviewed, six were paid more, five were paid less and 13 stayed the same.
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Drunk woman accused of biting officer
A male police officer was allegedly bitten by a drunk woman as he took her to the police station, leaving him requiring medical attention.
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Wife-bashing counsellor's name secrecy
A man who is now a marriage guidance counsellor threw his wife into a door frame, splitting her head open, then dragged her down the hall.
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Alcohol cheaper to buy than water - study
Alcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.
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Fame not reason for suppression - Power
It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced today.
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Hard-up self-employed can still opt out of juries
Self-employed people who would face financial hardship if they undertook jury service would still be able to be excused, the Ministry of Justice says.
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Only 10% of car thefts solved
Police are often stumped unless they manage to catch criminals in the act of stealing.
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Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.