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New liquor outlets may face tougher hurdles

Young Kiwis spared hard work foreign kids do

Fifteen drug arrests in police drive

Prostate test gives wrong message, book claims

Insurance to cover firms against celebrity 'disgrace'

A growing number of companies are buying so-called 'disgrace insurance' in case their brand ambassador turns into a persona non grata.

Sad ending in 'Olivia' hunt

An Australian public servant has been going to extreme lengths trying to track down the woman of his drea

Japanese couple jailed over P bust

A Japanese couple involved in smuggling nearly 6kg of methamphetamine into NZ were today jailed for today jailed for 7-1/2 years.

Drunk boy's mother out drinking too

Life and afterlife of woman who will live on forever

Gift duty repeal will affect divorce

Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill

The Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.

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.

Liquor law passes first hurdle

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.

Kahui inquest adjourned

Hutt organised crime sting nabs 13