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Goldie paintings 'recession proof', says gallery
A portrait by renowned NZ artist Charles Frederick Goldie is expected to sell for close to $250,000 when it goes up for auction in Auckland.
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Principal's head kicked like ball, court told
An eyewitness to an attack on school principal and councillor Hawea Vercoe, told a court his head was kicked like a rugby ball.
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Marae under attack from smoking, inquiry told
Maori told the parliamentary tobacco inquiry today that their marae were being undermined by tobacco smoking and associated early death.
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School's drug test 'torture'
Two teenagers forced to take drug tests at their high school deserve apologies for their inappropriate and unfair treatment, say their parents.
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Court rejects appeal of man who hit child with cricket bat
A man who disciplined his six-year-old daughter with a cricket bat when she would not stop coughing fails to get his jail term reduced.
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Fishing: Gentle does it
Keep the rod up, keep it high," advised Glenn Skinner as the trout splashed on the surface by the boat.
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Drug tests spark school probe
A high school renowned for producing a string of Kiwi sporting stars has been accused of inappropriately drug-testing some students.
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Lakeside lodge at Rotorua among the best for lovers
Forget Paris or Venice if you're looking for the most romantic place to propose to your lover this Valentine's Day.
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Kiwi actor's new role bit of a cliffhanger
Playing a chopper paramedic in American series Trauma has meant a change of pace for Cliff Curtis.
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Former cop to face trial on historic sex charges
Another former Rotorua police officer is to go on trial after being charged with sexual assault.
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Wyclef Jean cancels Raggamuffin appearance
Musician Wyclef Jean has cancelled his performance at Raggamuffin 2010 in Rotorua on Saturday.