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Danger signs go up after dog dies
A formal health warning has been issued at Thames and Coromandel beaches after a dog poisoning confirmed that sea slug toxins had spread.
Six venues to be used for All Blacks 2010 home tests
There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.
Cameron ready to climb from 'bottom of heap'
Shane Cameron still believes he can challenge for a world title despite his beating from David Tua.
Icepak director pleads guilty over fatal coolstore blast
Wayne Grattan pleads guilty over the Hamilton coolstore explosion which killed one firefighter and injured seven.
The magic of tepees at a Raglan retreat
Monique Balvert-O'Connor's family goes bush in some alternative accommodation.
Boxing: Hyperbole must bow to reality in ring
Backers of Shane Cameron say he is certain to win against an over-light David Tua, but Tua is the hot favourite.
Boxing: Respect replaces trash talk
It was the calm before the storm at the final press conference for the David Tua-Shane Cameron million-dollar prize fight.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Tuaman returns to pursue his dream
A win, and going back to the US, could be the worst thing for David Tua, writes Chris Rattue.
Fonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'
Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.