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Tamaki: God doesn't want me to be poor
Brian Tamaki claims he had been ready to take a vow of poverty, but that was not what God wanted.
Abusive mums may be tracked through life
A panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.
PM announces driving age increase
The move to raise the minimum legal driving age to 16 will be part of the Government's road safety strategy, to be released tomorrow.
Cheap killer showing up at NZ parties
A new party drug linked to deaths in Europe has made its way to New Zealand.
Zero alcohol for drivers under 20
The Govt intends imposing a zero alcohol level on drivers aged under 20, Steven Joyce has confirmed.
Smokers have lower IQs, says study
Cigarette smokers have lower IQs than non-smokers and the more a person smokes, the lower his IQ, according to a new study.
Air NZ boss accuses police of intentional undermining
Air NZ boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally trying to undermine confidence in the airline - a claim the police minister rejects.
Pilot, hostess caught in Air NZ drinking row
A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.