Drug kingpin's dole-queue cover
A 65-year-old man on the dole also owned a nightclub, drove luxury cars and laundered millions of dollars.
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Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill
The Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.
Pro-pot activists seek World Cup amnesty
A pro-cannabis group says an amnesty on pot smoking would help prevent crowd violence at the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Legalise cannabis protesters end in smoke at police station
A pro-cannabis protest ended outside Wellington Police Station today with protestors smoking joints on the steps and pushing a smoking shopping trolley inside.
Legalise cannabis tour arrives at Parliament
Sheathed in a cloud of smoke, more than 100 people gathered on Parliament's front lawn this morning to promote the benefits of cannabis over its legal counterparts alcohol and tobacco.
Raceday fashion queen wins hands down
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Top police officer disgusted at drunk 10-year-old
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Kiwi hits hard times in Melbourne
Following reports of Australian charities paying for homeless Kiwis to fly home, a down-on-her-luck NZer in Melbourne tells her story.
Homeless-aid group to help destitute Kiwis flown from Oz
An Auckland agency for the homeless has offered to help destitute Kiwis who are being sent home after falling on hard times in Australia.
Turia aims to make vehicles smoke-free
The minister responsible for tobacco control, Tariana Turia, wants smoking banned in cars and will push for other tough anti-smoking policies.
<i>Editorial:</i> Disgraceful behaviour has to stop
Saturday's brawls, bottle-throwing and boorishness raise immediate problems for the newly upgraded Eden Park.
Homeless Kiwis flown back to NZ
Homeless Kiwis living on the streets of Melbourne are being flown back to New Zealand courtesy of Australian charities, according to reports.
Eight arrested in brawl at 5th birthday party
A fifth birthday party finished with a gang brawl and eight arrests in Hastings last night.