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Boy or girl? The baffle of the sexes
The gender row over South African runner Caster Semenya shows the line dividing males from females is far from clear.

League great speaks out on violence
A new, more activist Families Commission is emerging with the appointment of league great Ruben Wiki as an "ambassador" against domestic violence.

Half of insulation scheme users low-income - Govt
More than half of the 8000 houses insulated under the Government's scheme belong to low-income earners, Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Rich keenest on hand-out for insulation
Big earners are lining up for the home insulation subsidy, a survey suggests, prompting fears middle income earners will miss out.

US 'prostitute' advised to lie to IRS
US housing officials have fired 4 employees after helping a 'prostitute' and 'pimp' get around tax forms to set up a brothel.

'Positive signs' despite dole numbers rising, says Bennett
While the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Drink-driving limits 'ridiculous' - minister
Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".

Facebook is good for you, Twitter not
Facebook may give your brian a good workout claim scientists.

Can graffiti ever be art? UK city votes on it
Bristol City Council asks its constituents to answer a referendum on whether graffiti in the city should stay - or be removed.

Charges laid over boozy after-balls
Police are prosecuting a company for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at school after-balls.