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  • Man freed on bond but must write book reports

    Stuff.co.nz - Editors' Picks
    16 May 2012 | 2:50 am
    A man charged in an undercover sting operation in Northern California that ended in gunfire has been ordered released on bond on the condition that he read and write book reports.

  • Teen runaways caught out by using public phone

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff
    16 May 2012 | 4:33 am
    To be alone, Sydney teenagers Sophie McGregor and Lucas Bollard switched off their phones, stripped their Facebook pages, ran away and spent two nights in freezing bushland.

  • ACC blunder breaches privacy of 100 clients

    Stuff.co.nz - National
    16 May 2012 | 2:27 am
    ACC is once again in damage control after details of yet another privacy breach are revealed.

  • Teen runaways caught out by using public phone

    Stuff.co.nz - World
    16 May 2012 | 4:33 am
    To be alone, Sydney teenagers Sophie McGregor and Lucas Bollard switched off their phones, stripped their Facebook pages, ran away and spent two nights in freezing bushland.

  • Milk, euro contribute to kiwi's fall

    Stuff.co.nz - Business
    16 May 2012 | 1:45 am
    The New Zealand dollar was down against the greenback today, hitting a new low for the year.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Editors' Picks

  • Man freed on bond but must write book reports

    16 May 2012 | 2:50 am
    A man charged in an undercover sting operation in Northern California that ended in gunfire has been ordered released on bond on the condition that he read and write book reports.

  • US prosecutor blocked for being gay

    16 May 2012 | 2:41 am
    Shortly after 1pm this morning, the Virginia House of Delegates proved that it can indeed be as mean-spirited and parochial as its detractors at Comedy Central have come to expect.

  • Doubts don't slow Facebook behemoth

    15 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Facebook will increase the size of its initial public offering by 25 per cent to raise about US$15 billion ($19.6 billion), a source familiar with the matter said, on the day General Motors said it will drop advertising on the social network.

  • 'Teleportation' record broken

    15 May 2012 | 10:30 pm
    Chinese engineers have broken the record for quantum teleportation by successfully pairing particles over a distance of 97km.

  • Whopper fat tax could soak up health issues

    15 May 2012 | 10:15 pm
    Fat taxes could be a good thing but prices on fatty foods would have to increase by at least 20 per cent to reduce obesity and heart disease, new research suggests.
 
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - World

  • Teen runaways caught out by using public phone

    16 May 2012 | 4:33 am
    To be alone, Sydney teenagers Sophie McGregor and Lucas Bollard switched off their phones, stripped their Facebook pages, ran away and spent two nights in freezing bushland.

  • Police break up anti-Putin protest

    16 May 2012 | 4:26 am
    Russian riot police have broken up an Occupy-style protest against President Vladimir Putin, forcing dozens of people out of a central Moscow park where they had staged a sit-in round-the-clock for a week and detaining at least 15.

  • 'I'm for Mitt Romney', says George W Bush

    16 May 2012 | 3:34 am
    George W Bush finally weighed on the presidential race with four short words.

  • US prosecutor blocked for being gay

    16 May 2012 | 2:41 am
    Shortly after 1pm this morning, the Virginia House of Delegates proved that it can indeed be as mean-spirited and parochial as its detractors at Comedy Central have come to expect.

  • Wig, hat found nearby after bombing

    16 May 2012 | 2:16 am
    A midday bombing that killed two bodyguards of an archconservative former interior minister and injured at least 39 people in a busy commercial district of Bogota has raised fears that violence not seen in the Colombian capital in years could return.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Business

  • Milk, euro contribute to kiwi's fall

    16 May 2012 | 1:45 am
    The New Zealand dollar was down against the greenback today, hitting a new low for the year.

  • Plummeting Sky drags market down

    16 May 2012 | 1:32 am
    New Zealand stocks were down today, dragged lower mainly by the plummeting price of pay TV operator Sky Network Television.

  • Aussie consumer confidence underwhelms

    16 May 2012 | 12:27 am
    A generous cut to interest rates by Australia's central bank has failed to re-ignite consumer confidence across the Tasman.

  • Skope closing heater division

    15 May 2012 | 11:55 pm
    Skope Industries, one of Christchurch's leading family-owned companies, is closing its heater manufacturing division.

  • Doubts don't slow Facebook behemoth

    15 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Facebook will increase the size of its initial public offering by 25 per cent to raise about US$15 billion ($19.6 billion), a source familiar with the matter said, on the day General Motors said it will drop advertising on the social network.
 
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Sport

  • Miami Heat miss their chance; Spurs hit form

    16 May 2012 | 12:06 am
    Without Chris Bosh, championship favourites Miami suddenly looked vulnerable as they suffered an upset defeat to the Indiana Pacers, while the West's top seeds San Antonio look to have hit peak form with a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in their second-round opener on Tuesday.

  • Kings top Phoenix Coyotes, go up 2-0 in series

    15 May 2012 | 11:21 pm
    Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 today to take control of Western Conference finals.

  • Junior Football Ferns open USA tour with win

    15 May 2012 | 10:40 pm
    The Junior Football Ferns have begun their tour of the USA on a winning note, defeating senior club team LA Strikers 3-2 in Los Angeles today.

  • Josh Atkins eighth in cycling's Tour of California

    15 May 2012 | 9:51 pm
    Kiwi cyclist Josh Atkins is eighth overall at the Tour of California, one of the biggest road races on the pro cycling calendar.

  • Warriors propping stocks back at full strength

    15 May 2012 | 9:10 pm
    The Warriors' front-row rotation was a major part of their run to the NRL grand final last year and the four props involved are reunited for the first time this week.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Technology

  • Doubts don't slow Facebook behemoth

    15 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Facebook will increase the size of its initial public offering by 25 per cent to raise about US$15 billion ($19.6 billion), a source familiar with the matter said, on the day General Motors said it will drop advertising on the social network.

  • Pirate Party from Germany to New Zealand

    15 May 2012 | 9:43 pm
    Bruce Kingsbury is in a shed full of children. They are tapping away at Facebook and free games on a mix of machines with an average age of about 8, the same as the children.

  • Ad skipping set top box infuriates broadcasters

    15 May 2012 | 8:10 pm
    US satellite broadcaster Dish Network is gaining both bouquets and brickbats from viewers and regular TV networks as it launches the "Auto Hop" feature on its set top boxes that will automatically skip TV adverts.

  • Oracle patent claims versus Google sent to jury

    15 May 2012 | 6:53 pm
    A California jury began another round of deliberations on Tuesday in a high profile trial over allegations that Google's Android mobile platform violates Oracle's intellectual property rights.

  • Gamers line up to grab Diablo 3

    15 May 2012 | 6:43 pm
    Delane Brill is hooked. He's so keen on the Diablo action role-playing computer game he's taken annual leave to play the latest release in the series.
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Entertainment

  • Comedian admits role in fake pilot stunt

    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    TV star and comedian Ben Boyce has admitted his part in a botched fake pilot stunt which earned him the wrath of the aviation industry and Prime Minister John Key.

  • Roger the Real Life Superhero

    15 May 2012 | 10:24 pm
    From London, Felicity Monk is talking down her film again. She doesn't like the voice-over style so much and can see all the bits that look rough.

  • Shihad take a look back

    15 May 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Shihad broke up once. It was for three hours, they were in New Orleans and Jon Toogood had had enough of everything. Apparently it was the food that bought him back from the airport.

  • Alba comes to terms with sexiness

    15 May 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Jessica Alba has learned to "own" her sexiness through fashion and motherhood.

  • Review: Sarah Harpur

    15 May 2012 | 9:35 pm
    Sarah Harpur - Pants are for Losers and Other TheoriesWellington, The Fringe Bar, May15
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    Stuff.co.nz - Oddstuff

  • Man freed on bond but must write book reports

    16 May 2012 | 2:50 am
    A man charged in an undercover sting operation in Northern California that ended in gunfire has been ordered released on bond on the condition that he read and write book reports.

  • Pudsey set for worldwide fame

    15 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    He's rumoured to be worth £10 million (NZ$20 million), insured for £1 million, with a book deal in the works and an offer to be the face of an advertising campaign.

  • Man shoots friend in leg at his request

    15 May 2012 | 7:12 pm
    A New York man had his friend shoot him in the leg with a rifle because he wanted to know what it feels like to be shot, according to authorities.

  • Cat in a box causes crash

    15 May 2012 | 5:57 pm
    A kitten which escaped from his box caused a 'terrifying' accident, then did its best to cause another.

  • Giraffes die after zoo break-in

    15 May 2012 | 4:10 pm
    Two female giraffes at a zoo in Poland died after vandals broke into the facility, and officials are trying to find a companion for their last remaining giraffe - a male.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Life & Style

  • Recipe: Soy Salmon & Avocado Salsa

    15 May 2012 | 10:52 pm
    This versatile dish can be served as an entree on its own, a main with steamed veg or even a canape on little crispy croutons.

  • Alba comes to terms with sexiness

    15 May 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Jessica Alba has learned to "own" her sexiness through fashion and motherhood.

  • Tyra has her say on weight debate

    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    Tyra Banks has pulled an Ashley Judd and written a well-meaning and yet ever-so-slightly hypocritical open letter on the Daily Beast news website to all the girls who think they're fat. Well, kind of. Tyra says she wants to 'celebrate' the fact that 'Vogue's 19 international editions have pledged to ban models from their pages who "appear to have an eating disorder,".

  • Barrymore throws engagement bash

    15 May 2012 | 7:26 pm
    Drew Barrymore's engagement party featured a drag queen DJ.

  • Meet Australia's most stylish woman

    15 May 2012 | 5:35 pm
    She's graced the Victoria's Secret catwalk on numerous occasions, stolen the heart of Hollywood heart-throb Orlando Bloom and now Miranda Kerr is officially Australia's most stylish woman.
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Travel

  • Cruising from the city centre

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Andrew Lennox leads the team at the newly opened Cruiseabout Wellington store.

  • Seven surprisingly good airlines

    15 May 2012 | 8:57 pm
    It's a funny thing with airlines. There are some you expect to be great, and they are – like Singapore, or Asiana. Then there are some you expect to be great, and they're not – like BA, or Malaysia.

  • An eye for the tweet life

    15 May 2012 | 8:42 pm
    A khaki-clad man is bolting towards us, frantically pointing into the sky. "It's coming, it's coming!" he yells, like Tattoo from Fantasy Island greeting the plane. We look to the heavens, but hear it first: the rhythmic whoosh whoosh of wind beneath wings, then stealth-bomber silence as it glides into view.

  • Bunks that buzz with cool

    15 May 2012 | 7:47 pm
    It surprises no one that New York hotels are expensive. Millions come to the Big Apple for a short splurge, prepared to shell out hundreds of dollars on shows, so spending a lazy grand or two on hotels is all part of the expected experience.

  • Sports, marketing and emotional bonds

    15 May 2012 | 6:05 pm
    It is NBA finals season, which is an exciting few months for me, and maybe a few of you too. 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Motoring

  • Doubts don't slow Facebook behemoth

    15 May 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Facebook will increase the size of its initial public offering by 25 per cent to raise about US$15 billion ($19.6 billion), a source familiar with the matter said, on the day General Motors said it will drop advertising on the social network.

  • Jogger's death shows dangers of distracted driving

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 pm
    A teenage driver is under arrest after authorities said the distraction of a handheld cellphone caused her to fatally hit a jogger, whose father blames his death on her "stupidity."

  • The car that helps you sleep

    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Mercedes-Benz is developing a car that will help put drivers to sleep.

  • Audi's Electric pushbike

    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Audi recently took ownership of motorbike brand Ducati, but the German car maker isn't ready to chuck its "four ring" logo on any motorbikes just yet. Instead, it has built an electric pushbike.

  • Fastest-ever Mini unveiled

    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Mini has unveiled its fastest production car, the John Cooper Works GP edition.
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - CuteStuff

  • Learning to ignore your dog

    14 May 2012 | 6:44 pm
    Is there a particular thing that makes a dog "spoilt"? If so, is it anything like the factors that turn a child into a spoilt brat? I started thinking on all this after a dog training session that made one thing clear: sometimes, a dog has to be ignored.

  • Firefighters rescue pooch from burning home

    10 May 2012 | 12:30 am
    A dog was pulled unconscious from a burning house by firefighters and resuscitated in Christchurch today.

  • Well-matched pairs - and a chance to win

    9 May 2012 | 10:31 pm
    A couple of weeks ago I posted photos of pet pairs where there's a big disparity in size. This time I'm still celebrating pet pairings, but of the more evenly matched kind. Because you could argue (and I do) that when it comes to pets, the best number is two.

  • A dog's three options, when busted

    9 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    I came home the other day and caught my two dogs curled up on my couch. Now the dogs never sleep on the couch but I always have suspicions, as they leave the tell-tale hair on the couch. They would, of course, never do it while I was there but this time I busted them both!

  • Your pet wants your food

    8 May 2012 | 5:43 am
    Cats and dogs are incredibly food-driven - I've never met one that wasn't. And this means that the price of owning a cat or a dog is eternal vigilance. It means protecting your own food from their drive to steal it.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Blogs

  • What films will make me a Kiwi?

    3 May 2012 | 7:15 pm
    If you see one movie this weekend, make it Good for Nothing.

  • Geeking out with the Johnsons

    3 May 2012 | 7:07 pm
    Well, with all that GC madness out of the way, let's revisit Wednesday night and talk about another group of GCs - the Johnson brothers, who have found themselves in trouble with a goddess, a giant, a hammer-wielding maniac, another goddess and a really big stick, as we make our way to the final few episodes of the second season.

  • And now, here is the news (according to me)

    3 May 2012 | 6:59 pm
    It's been a busy week, so let's dial it down a little and digest some of the news that's caught my newshound eyes this week. 

  • Five for Friday: Garden myths busted and a giveaway

    3 May 2012 | 6:41 pm
    There are a lot of old wives' tales in gardening and it's hard sometimes to sort the good stuff from the not so good.

  • This Moata's voice

    3 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    Last night from the kitchen, the Silver Fox called "what did you say?". I hadn't said anything. I hadn't so much as coughed. The TV wasn't on and I hadn't even shifted in my seat. The only sound in the immediate area had been that of the plastic supermarket bags that were crinkling madly in that special way that they do as the SF was putting away some shopping.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Dominion Post

  • Unwanted payrises forced on council

    16 May 2012 | 1:40 am
    Upper Hutt city councillors have received and unwanted pay rise, after the Remuneration Authority refused to reconsider upping their salaries, but will likely give it away.

  • Wellington-bound plane hits lightning storm

    16 May 2012 | 1:28 am
    An Air New Zealand plane on its way to Wellington has been forced to turn back to Auckland after it encountered a freak lightning storm.

  • NZ to close Swedish embassy

    15 May 2012 | 11:55 pm
    New Zealand's embassy in Sweden is to close, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced.

  • Principal warns: The kids will suffer

    15 May 2012 | 10:16 pm
    Refugee children living in an earthquake-prone block of flats in Te Aro will struggle to lay down roots elsewhere if Housing New Zealand forges ahead with plans to move them out by the end of the week, their school principal says.

  • Hutt family's house burgled then set alight

    15 May 2012 | 8:32 pm
    A Lower Hutt family's possessions were destroyed after thieves broke into their house and set it alight. 
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - The Press

  • Parenting tips from Nigel Latta

    16 May 2012 | 12:28 am
    He might be a respected clinical psychologist, media commentator, television personality and bestselling author, but Nigel Latta describes himself as a pretty average parent, The Press' Good Living editor, James Croot, finds.

  • Officer quits after theft investigation

    15 May 2012 | 11:56 pm
    A police officer has quit amid allegations he stole sunglasses from Christchurch's red zone.

  • Skope Industries closes heater division

    15 May 2012 | 11:42 pm
    Skope Industries, one of Christchurch's leading family-owned companies, will close its heater manufacturing division.

  • Red-zone thief jailed for two years

    15 May 2012 | 10:24 pm
    A red-zone contractor who shipped stolen goods to the North Island for "monster garage sales" has been jailed for two years.

  • Olympic-style champions

    15 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    More than 800 youngsters braved chilly winds today to take part in an Olympic Gamess-style contest at Canterbury Park.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Waikato Times

  • Town's police station safe: chief

    16 May 2012 | 12:11 am
    Te Aroha police chief has dismissed rumours about the possible  closure of the town's station. 

  • Matamata girl attacked

    15 May 2012 | 11:54 pm
    Matamata police want help  identifying a man who allegedly attacked an 11-year-old girl as she walked to school last week.

  • Teens arrested for trashing house

    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Teenagers who trashed a house of a grieving family have been arrested by Waihi Police.

  • Principals say problem kids parents' duty

    15 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Schools are under increasing pressure to manage serious social problems that should be the responsibility of parents, Waikato secondary principals say.

  • Meeting to mend mountain fences

    15 May 2012 | 9:15 pm
    Treaty Settlements Minister Chris Finlayson will meet Maungatautari landowners in a bid to diffuse tensions that once again threaten the future of the wildlife sanctuary.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Marlborough Express

  • Anonymous tip told of missing millions

    15 May 2012 | 9:07 pm
    An anonymous phone call to a Westpac manager from a male in China alerted the bank that $10 million had been mistakenly deposited into a business overdraft account, a Rotorua court heard today.

  • It's jail next time, drink-driver told

    15 May 2012 | 8:33 pm
    A Renwick man sentenced on his third drink-driving conviction was warned that jail was the next step.

  • Man, 64, charged with rape of young girls

    15 May 2012 | 8:30 pm
    A 64-year-old Blenheim man has appeared in Blenheim District Court on 45 sex charges, including the rape of young girls.

  • Board's failure to act for elderly 'shameful'

    15 May 2012 | 8:28 pm
    Nelson Marlborough District Health Board's failure to stop rest homes double-charging residents is shameful and has resulted in some elderly people paying $10,000 too much in the past year, says the Blenheim man who exposed the issue.

  • Fire in Blenheim central

    15 May 2012 | 8:13 pm
    A switchboard fire in a building in central Blenheim was quickly brought under control about midday today.
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Manawatu Standard

  • Joy-ride ends for thief

    15 May 2012 | 10:45 pm
    The joy-ride has ended for a Palmerston North car thief with a taste for Subarus.

  • Teams brace for icy dip

    15 May 2012 | 10:10 pm
    More than 120 brave souls will be jumping into icy cold water in The Square in Palmerston North to raise money for kids with heart conditions.

  • Masseur 'can't remember' touching

    15 May 2012 | 6:22 pm
    A Palmerston North masseur accused of inappropriately touching a client says he thought her session went so smoothly he considered using her as a reference during his first trial.

  • Thieves take Cancer Society cash

    15 May 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Cancer Society staff in Palmerston North are shocked and upset at the thieves who stole donations destined to help people living with the disease.

  • Job law reform 'dirty attack'

    15 May 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Talley's-Affco could have walked away from negotiations with Feilding meatworkers if employment law changes proposed by the Government this week were already in place.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Nelson Mail

  • Public lap up sales of raw milk

    15 May 2012 | 10:42 pm
    A Golden Bay dairy family has imported an automatic milk dispenser and begun selling raw milk from their farm in Clifton.

  • Manager of marina gone after 11 years

    15 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    Nelson City Council staff have handed management of the Nelson marina to the council subsidiary Nelmac, deposing the man who has had the contract for the past 11 years.

  • Miccio denies coercion claim

    15 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    City councillor Eric Davy has accused Nelson Mayor Aldo Miccio of blackmail, after being threatened with the loss of a senior position if he failed to support the newly arranged council.

  • Demolition will leave gap

    15 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    A section of Bridge St in Nelson will rival a smile with a missing tooth once the Realty Chambers building comes down.

  • 'Mickey Mouse' robber jailed

    15 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    A 19-year-old Motueka man who produced an iron bar and demanded cigarettes and money in a "Mickey Mouse" armed robbery of a dairy, knew the shop assistant and failed to cover his face.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Southland Times

  • Home's smoke alarms fail to sound

    16 May 2012 | 5:54 am
    The fire service will investigate why smoke alarms installed at a Ythan St property failed to activate when an unattended candle caused a small bedroom fire.

  • Budget services in demand

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    With living costs rising, Southlanders are becoming more reliant on budgeting services for advice on minimising debt, saving money, and resisting clever advertising campaigns to spend beyond their means. Gwyneth Hyndman sat in on a meeting in Invercargill to hear about a few of the challenges people here are facing.

  • Honours for butchery

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    An Invercargill butchery has continued its success at this year's Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin awards.

  • Gore pupils 'buzzing'

    15 May 2012 | 8:15 pm
    Six members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra are spending the week with Gore Main School pupils.

  • First snow for winter 2012

    15 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    The south has had its first snow for the winter and while temperature will improve today, the MetService is forecasting a bitterly cold day on Friday.
 
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    Stuff.co.nz - Taranaki Daily News

  • Aussie rival says Rapira ain't no mug

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Sam Rapira is up for a hard-nosed battle and so is the Aussie he will go toe to toe with in New Plymouth on Saturday night.

  • Down syndrome protest at workshop

    15 May 2012 | 8:12 am
    Parents of Down syndrome children have been shut out of a nationwide series of workshops they say will help facilitate the genocide of future sons and daughters with the condition.

  • Students greet gun-toting squad

    15 May 2012 | 8:12 am
    Excited children greeted armed offenders squad members as they poured out of a helicopter onto the field at New Plymouth's Mangorei School yesterday.

  • SOE shares to stay in NZ, MP says

    15 May 2012 | 8:12 am
    The Government will keep its promise to retain power company asset sale shares within New Zealand, says New Plymouth MP Jonathan Young.

  • Editorial: The beer facts about that photograph

    15 May 2012 | 8:08 am
    Peter Bingham called to say he had a dilemma. We had set aside a page for the bride of the year event, but one shot stood out as a page one contender.
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    Stuff.co.nz - Timaru Herald

  • Police search for stolen guns

    16 May 2012 | 3:23 am
    Police, including armed offenders squad members from Christchurch and Timaru, are in the process of search a third Timaru property for stolen firearms.

  • Passionate advocate keeps wheels rolling

    15 May 2012 | 7:11 pm
    When people look at 6-year-old moggy Blacky climbing over his scratch post or playing with one of his toy sticks, he is just like other cats.

  • Good news about digital television

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    More than 80 per cent of South Canterbury viewers are already watching digital TV, even though the area does not "go digital" until April.

  • Aquatic centre nearly ready

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    There are only the toddlers' pool and spa to go.

  • Crisis fears premature

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Power companies are playing down concerns about a potential winter energy crisis, despite the inflow levels of Waitaki's hydro lakes being the lowest for decades.
 
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