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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.
Fame not reason for suppression - Power
It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced today.
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.
Only 10% of car thefts solved
Police are often stumped unless they manage to catch criminals in the act of stealing.
Turkish court will apply NZ law in custody row
New Zealand law will be used in a hearing to decide custody of a 3-year-old boy taken to Turkey as a baby by his mother.
Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.
Mum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets booze
Under-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.