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Family: NZer cocaine accused was duped
Sharon Armstrong, former Maori Language Commission deputy chief executive, has been detained in Buenos Aires.

Wellington: Theatre legend
Kerri Jackson visits Wellywood and finds a film star making a glamorous comeback.

Woman charged over death of cyclist
A woman has been charged over the death of a cyclist in Wellington in January.

Paula Bennett: Let them eat soup
MP Paula Bennett is the first of the Beehive's power brokers to step out of their comfort zone - in her case, feeding the needy at a city mission - for the new series Make Your Politician Work. By Bevan Hurley.

Alleged confession in Wellington murder case
Police are investigating the death of a man who allegedly confessed to the murder of Matthew Hall.

Selfless Kiwis recognised at awards
New Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.

Greg Proops: In the go zone
Funny man Greg Proops is heading our way soon to "poison everyone with my opinions". He talks to Barney McDonald about the importance of laughter in bad times.

Key defends English's comments on Transtasman wage gap
Prime Minister John Key said at his post cabinet press conference today that the Government was still committed to closing the wage gap with Australia.

Police cleared in two crashes
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has cleared police in two incidents but found an officer's actions in a Waikato "undesirable".

Shayne Carter gets nostalgic
Dimmer and former Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter is dusting off his older material and taking it on the road.

TVNZ cuts 'Good Morning' jobs
TVNZ's Good Morning show will cease filming at its Lower Hutt studios from the end of this year.