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36,000 NZ washing machines recalled
Samsung has voluntarily recalled 36,000 washing machines sold in New Zealand that may be at risk of catching fire.
'K2 monster' joins synthetic cannabis crusade
The Mosgiel son labelled a "K2 monster" by his mother has returned home from the Otago Corrections Facility and joined her crusade to ban synthetic cannabis.
Jail for Switched On staff
The owner of the Switched on Gardener chain of hydroponic shops has been sent to jail for four years three months, while the general manager got three years nine months.
Accused man claims he was the victim
A man accused of robbing two teenage German tourists at knifepoint and sexually assaulting them says he was attacked and robbed by the women, a court has been told.
Calls for legal high boycott a 'knee-jerk reaction'
A legal high lobbyist says synthetic cannabis is a low-risk psychoactive substance that had not caused any death and was statistically safer than alcohol.
Retreat and surrender
24 hours of bliss in a Whitford retreat gives Bronwyn Sell an idea of how relaxing a spa visit can be.
New characters get the go-ahead
Go Girls’ core cast has gone, but Nick Grant finds their replacements are every bit as good.
Carefree coastal camping
Tent, sheltered swims and G&Ts provide Jane Binsley's family with Tapapakanga tranquillity.
It's okay to laugh at your kids
So, you think your child's funny? Danielle Wright talks to the kids comedy industry to find out how you can encourage your children to make people, other than their mum and dad, laugh.
My Auckland: Mt Eden
Dave Watson tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Mt Eden - and asks not just what his community can do for him, but what he can do for it.
Concern over employment law changes
Employment law experts have expressed concerns about plans to fast-track decisions on disputes before the Employment Relations Authority.
Synthetic drug makers dodge ban
New Zealand communities are battling to rid themselves of synthetic cannabis - with the Government's promised solution months away.
How best to calculate electricity cost?
If Meridian Energy had already floated, it's a fair bet that its share price would have dropped after the Opposition unveiled its electricity policy a week ago.