Gambling has been almost a life-long companion for this Wellington man, pictured in Newtown's Bus Stop Tavern and Bar. The addiction has cost him his marriage and his house and, although he has sought treatment, he still plays the pokies once a week.

Suburbs face pokies crackdown

A review of Wellington's gambling venues could see a crackdown on pokie machine numbers in the suburbs.

Search for murdered daughter

A frantic father drove through the night to search for his missing daughter but had to identify her battered body three days later.

Judge was too lenient - widow

By MARTIN VAN BEYNEN - The Press

The widow of a Canterbury science student says she has forgiven the drink-driver who killed her husband, but she wanted a harsher sentence than he received.

Private schools fail to curb fees

By TOM HUNT - The Dominion Post

Most parents are paying more for private schools this year despite a $35 million government funding boost to make them more affordable.

Radar drones used for years

Newly revealed drone radar units – used to confound radar detectors in cars – have been used "on the quiet" for three years.

Search for murdered daughter

Liberty Templeman A frantic father drove through the night to search for his missing daughter but had to identify her battered body three days later.

110,000 calls, texts intercepted in drugs op

Police intercepted more than 110,000 phone and text messages between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen gang members during a major three-month drug operation in South Auckland and the Waikato.

Prisoner escaped to show he was 'no threat'

Man charged after alleged dog beating

School yet to decide on action

Warwick Maguire Burnside High School has yet to decide if it will discipline a year 12 pupil who created an internet page inciting hatred against the new principal.

School finds teacher

Stewart Island has found its new preschool teacher after a nationwide search.

Govt signals education reform

Plea to retain choice

SMART WORK: Jack Dunn's results make the Wellington College 17-year-old one of  the top three  Scholarship students  in NZQA exams.

Outstanding student

Jack Dunn isn't just a smart teen, he is officially outstanding in five subjects.

ACC admits information botch-up

ACC has admitted a blunder in which up to 2000 companies were sent private information about workers' accidents that should have gone to other employers.

Rugby star's message

As a young boy growing up, John Schwalger thought it was "normal" to be slapped.

'Big four' cancer cases slow down

No beach smoking ban

A gift of organs from an unknown child has given Aria MacDonald her first shot at a normal life.

Transplant a gift of life

A gift of organs from an unknown child has given Aria MacDonald her first shot at a normal life.

Outrage as Key signals park mining

Revelations that more conservation land will be mined, whatever the outcome of public consultation, have drawn vehement opposition.

Depreciation tax breaks to go

Property investors will bear the brunt of planned tax changes, with the Government looking to claw back $1.7 billion a year from the sector to help cut income tax rates.

Confidential info sent 'in error'

Key signals mining on conservation land

GAIN AND PAIN: John Key, with Bill English behind him, said raising GST would give the Government room to move on tax cuts.

$4b in tax cuts coming

Up to $4 billion in personal tax cuts could be delivered in October as the Government looks to raise GST and end some property tax breaks.

WTO decision soon on apple stoush

The Government is expected to hear at the end of next month the World Trade Organisation decision on New Zealand efforts to export apples to Australia.

Fonterra relaunches brands in China

Fonterra is shedding its coyness about returning to dairy manufacturing in China after a disastrous debut, saying it is relaunching two premium brands there and ultimately wants to make them in China.

Tagging could unleash farm innovation

Rap boxes keep shearers moving

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Agriculture outlook positive

Rabobank says New Zealand agriculture should benefit from continuing global economic recovery this year.

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