Booze law closer
District councillors take their first step tomorrow towards rubber stamping Selwyn's alcohol policy.
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Police are investigating whether a woman was raped in Lincoln after being given a drug.
Internet piracy laws key for Youth MP
Darfield High School student Calum Gray, 17, has been selected to represent the Selwyn electorate at Youth Parliament. He talks to reporter Tom Doudney about which laws he'd like to change
Cafe penalised for sacking
A cafe worker who was unfairly sacked for buying discounted cake slices after marking them down herself has been awarded more than $16,000.
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Two teenagers who leapt into the Halswell River and saved an unconscious motorist, who could have drowned, "feel like heroes".
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2013 Ellerslie International Flower Show
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Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service
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Tactix prove hit with youngsters
Netball fever hit North Canterbury on Saturday when more than 400 young players turned up for the ANZ Netball Roadshow at the Rangiora Netball Centre.
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Finance: Factor of five is in grasp
If you are in business and want to earn a bit more, there are three questions to ask yourself:
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Pet insurance softens the blow
Kiwis love their pets. However, although our furry friends provide great...
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High Commissioner's weekly rent $7500
New Zealand's new High Commissioner in London has been put up in high-end accommodation in Kensington costing $7500 a week. Instead of moving into the official residence, a Clareville St property in the upmarket suburb of Kensington, former Speaker Lockwood Smith is staying in leased accommodation in the same suburb at a cost of £4000 British (NZ$7500) a week. The accommodation is also used for a range of other functions. Dr Smith took up the post in February after nearly 30 years as an MP. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed Dr Smith was not offered the official…
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