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John Roughan: Top minds work on teen issues
Study on adolescent risks finds answers in behaviour of infants.
Scientists in dark on Kronic's ill effects
A top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.
The day Sophie died - mother's untold story
Read extracts from the new book by Lesley Elliott, detailing the life and death of daughter Sophie, killed in a frenzied attack...
Sir Peter Gluckman: Early intervention vital for helping NZ's troubled young
More needs to be done during early childhood, write Peter Gluckman and Harlene Hayne.
Surgery fight reflects fears over compo
Judge sides with injured worker against firm hailed after opting out of ACC cover.
Knife-wielding man robs Dunedin petrol station
Dunedin police are searching for a man who robbed a BP Service Station at knife point last night.
Rugby: Highlanders reveal new look
The Highlanders launched their new rugby jersey tonight as they ran out to face the Force in their last ever game at Carisbrook.
Lucky dog Molly loses her 'marbles'
Molly the labrador has had something of a ruff week. The 13-month-old dog, owned by Kayleigh Holmes, swallowed eight stones recently and had to have them surgically removed.
Father: Just give me any sentence
A father who accidentally caused the death of his son will accept whatever punishment he is given because nothing will be as bad as a life without the 3-year-old.
Guilty plea over lake death tragedy
The father of a toddler who died when the family van rolled backwards into a Central Otago lake in April has pleaded guilty to causing his son's death and says he wants to stay in New Zealand to be close to his buried child.
Torturing of kittens horrifies constable
The torturing of two kittens has angered Waikouaiti police, who are determined to track down those responsible.
Kiwi blockbuster book begins filming
Filming began in Bougainville today for Mr Pip, the movie based on the novel by New Zealander Lloyd Jones.
The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?
New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions
MP's face used to promote massage parlour
A close-up image of Act MP Hilary Calvert's eyes decorates a Dunedin building she owns that houses a massage parlour.
Police deny RWC fun crackdown
Dunedin police say they are not trying to stop Rugby World Cup fans from enjoying themselves at games at the Forsyth Barr stadium, but say Mexican waves which sweep around crowded grounds can lead to problems that can get out of hand.