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Dairy robbers bash passer-by unconcious
Two balaclava-clad men brutally kicked a man unconscious early yesterday, then robbed a dairy at gunpoint.

Let's talk about sex
A new book reveals that sex in the twilight years can be supremely sensual and satisfying.

Teen death: Kronic's role probed
An investigation is under way into what role synthetic cannabis may have played in a fatal car crash.

Wine: Method non traditional
Owning a vineyard is no longer an essential part of making wine.

John Roughan: Top minds work on teen issues
Study on adolescent risks finds answers in behaviour of infants.

Scientists in dark on Kronic's ill effects
A top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.

The day Sophie died - mother's untold story
Read extracts from the new book by Lesley Elliott, detailing the life and death of daughter Sophie, killed in a frenzied attack...

Sir Peter Gluckman: Early intervention vital for helping NZ's troubled young
More needs to be done during early childhood, write Peter Gluckman and Harlene Hayne.

Surgery fight reflects fears over compo
Judge sides with injured worker against firm hailed after opting out of ACC cover.

Knife-wielding man robs Dunedin petrol station
Dunedin police are searching for a man who robbed a BP Service Station at knife point last night.

Rugby: Highlanders reveal new look
The Highlanders launched their new rugby jersey tonight as they ran out to face the Force in their last ever game at Carisbrook.

Lucky dog Molly loses her 'marbles'
Molly the labrador has had something of a ruff week. The 13-month-old dog, owned by Kayleigh Holmes, swallowed eight stones recently and had to have them surgically removed.

Father: Just give me any sentence
A father who accidentally caused the death of his son will accept whatever punishment he is given because nothing will be as bad as a life without the 3-year-old.