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Brawling rugby team face ban from final
Auckland Grammar's 1st XV rugby side will head into a judicial hearing tonight knowing it could see the team banned from this weekend's final
PM's adviser recommends P precursor drug ban
Counter sales of cold tablets that use pseudoephedrine will be banned if a recommendation by PM's chief science adviser is followed.
School rugby violence: No problem, says ref
A referee of secondary school rugby insists the weekend brawl at the Auckland Grammar and Kelston Boys match is not a trend.
Govt holds fire on school therapy cuts
Education Minister Anne Tolley has given a stay of execution for a $2.5m scheme that provides therapy at school for disabled children.
More teens wielding knives - top judge
The country's top youth judge has warned evidence suggests a growing number of teenagers are carrying knives.
Universities may turn students away
Universities may have to turn students away from popular degrees if they are not allowed to lift student numbers.
Hospitals a 'revolving door' for homeless alcoholics - experts
The endless cycle of hospital, court and prison for alcoholics costs too much and is helping no one, an advocate for the homeless says.