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Raceday fashion queen wins hands down
Fancy hats and decadent jewellery were must-haves at Addington's NZ Trotting Cup Day.
Top police officer disgusted at drunk 10-year-old
A senior Northland policeman is disgusted after a "blotto" 10-year-old boy was found so drunk his eyes were rolling back in his head.
Kiwi hits hard times in Melbourne
Following reports of Australian charities paying for homeless Kiwis to fly home, a down-on-her-luck NZer in Melbourne tells her story.
Homeless-aid group to help destitute Kiwis flown from Oz
An Auckland agency for the homeless has offered to help destitute Kiwis who are being sent home after falling on hard times in Australia.
<i>Editorial:</i> Disgraceful behaviour has to stop
Saturday's brawls, bottle-throwing and boorishness raise immediate problems for the newly upgraded Eden Park.
Homeless Kiwis flown back to NZ
Homeless Kiwis living on the streets of Melbourne are being flown back to New Zealand courtesy of Australian charities, according to reports.
Eight arrested in brawl at 5th birthday party
A fifth birthday party finished with a gang brawl and eight arrests in Hastings last night.
<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Joyce can't figure out new figures
Transport Minister Steven Joyce was left red-faced after trotting out new figures supporting the Government's position on drink-driving - then admitted they made little sense.
Unaware of P lab poisoning
Thousands of Kiwis could be at risk of getting sick from methamphetamine manufacture in their own homes without even knowing it.
Prison guard on corruption charges
A Rimutaka Prison guard faces corruption charges after allegedly smuggling drugs and KFC into the prison in exchange for sex, wine and cash.
Police dodge firework missiles at Rotorua party
An officer was injured as police dodged fireworks at an out-of-control party early this morning.