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Farewell to Flora's - historic brothel
Flora's was always a brothel - only you didn't call them brothels back then. And it was run by one of Auckland's godfathers of the sex industry.
Career criminal earned six-figure income in prison
One of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.
$5m worth of P seized in Auckland
Police have seized $5 million worth of methamphetamine during a bust targeting Asian organised crime in Auckland this morning.
Govt to extend 90-day trial - report
The Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.
Discos out, proms in for UK primary school students
Limo rental companies and dressmakers are starting to cash in as 'proms' to celebrate the end of primary school take off across Britain.
NZ named third-best place to die
NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.
<i>Garth George:</i> Haden's redneck views hardly unique
Columnist Garth George sounds off on the Andy Haden issue.
So, it's fine to abuse young girls - as long as you're a great film director
Swiss citizen Johann Hari wonders how Polanski, who boasted about his crime from exile, was allowed to get away with it.
UK doctors declare war on junk food
Leading doctors in Britain will today demand tough government action to curb the nation's addiction to unhealthy food.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lift the drawbridge, it's Fortress NZ
Fear of foreigners is the new fashion in our island hideaway.
Haden resigns as RWC ambassador
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has accepted Andy Haden's resignation from his role as ambassador.
Haden to be axed for rape comments
Andy Haden's role as Rugby World Cup Ambassador "is over" following his latest outburst.
Judge calls bluff on online gambling site
A New Zealand judge has ruled that advertisements for Pokerstars.net and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour run on TV3 and C4 were not promoting online gambling.
Haden's future in doubt
One of Andy Haden's celebrity clients has backed his rape comments, while Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has hinted Haden's role as ambassador could be over.