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Cash sniffing dogs show their skills
NZ drug detector dogs are being trained to also sniff out illegal dosh - a move the Government and police hope will help crack down on rising levels of organised crime.
Two women shocked by motorbike flasher
A man on a motorbike indecently exposed himself to two women cyclists in Nelson yesterday.
Brownlee stays out of Town Hall decision
Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has hinted he will not interfere with the rebuild of Christchurch's Town Hall.
Worker dismissed for attacking patient
A psychiatric assistant who forced a young autistic patient to the ground and held him in a head lock was justifiably dismissed, the ERA rules.
Moa questions raised after sales plunge
A fund manager has raised concerns over Moa's ability to execute its international growth strategy if the craft beer maker is failing to sustain momentum.
Compensation for homeowners over public works
Compensation for homeowners whose properties are acquired for public works will be increased under changes announced today.
'Too fat' chef launches appeal
A South African immigrant who faces deportation for being "too fat" has launched a public appeal to help raise cash to fight his rare case.
Most Kiwis content with life (+poll)
Most Kiwis say they live a contented life despite barely half of them saying they have enough or more than enough money to pay the bills.
Moa news 'outrageously disappointing'
Moa chief executive Geoff Ross has described the company's poor trading update as "outrageously disappointing" as its share price plunged this morning.
'100% Pure' complaint to be reheard
An environmental campaigner's complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over Tourism New Zealand's '100% Pure' slogan is due to be reheard this week.
Te Aroha: Sweet little place you'll love
Elisabeth Easther visits a small town with a big heart - and plenty to see and do.
Award honours poet
A new poetry prize has been launched to honour Auckland poet Sarah Broom who passed away in April at the age of 41, just before her collection Gleam was published.
Wet weekend on way for most
The weekend will be at least partly wet for most of the country, forecasters said this morning.
New TV series shows off Kiwi dive spots
A new TV show about underwater adventures will showcase Northland's Poor Knights reserve alongside some of the best diving spots in the world.