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Levels sends big team

Most participating in club's 53-year history

Levels Sheep Dog Club has at least eight reasons to be excited about the upcoming South Island and National Trials in Wanaka.
From left, Levels Sheep Dog club members Peter Boys, Des Lysaght, Stu Falconer, Don Calder, Neville Briggs, Sid Simpson, Richard Hay and Robin Quigley are ready for the South Island Dog and National Trials in Wanaka.

Dairy factory fails

A large Russian investment in a Studholme dairy processor has failed.

Victim 'caring father'

Homicide victim Shane Braddick was farewelled at an emotional ceremony in Temuka yesterday.

Guilty on drug charges

An Oamaru couple at the centre of a nationwide prescription drug ring have been jailed.

Beer bong 'tomfoolery' no biggie

Most people polled are unconcerned by Murray Cleverley drinking from a beer bong.

Fishing 'must be sustainable'

Harvesting practices must be environmentally sustainable if NZ is to continue producing high-quality food products.

Reforms to 'refocus' councils

Local Government Minister David Carter says councils will decide for themselves how they tighten their belts.

Police team of 17 working on case

A team of 17 police is investigating Shane Braddick's death.

Outrage sparks U-turn

Vote to delay demolition 'insulting'

Kara Hurring

'Puppet master' controlled $10m

Kara Hurring was never a "runaway millionaire" because her name never appeared on any of the accounts, her defence says.

Abuse of umpire earns suspension

Cambridge's Jarrod Parmenter has received a one-match suspension after verbally abusing an umpire during a division one game last Saturday.

Harlies boast new look

Fifteen years after forming, Harlequins have revitalised their playing strip.

Challenge is filling the gaps

Fisher scoops full net of club titles

Nikau Williams

Pair primed for combat

There is no fear of the unknown for Nikau Williams and Jay Murray as they prepare for a six-minute war on Saturday night.

Parallel importing surge

New Zealand's biggest retailer, The Warehouse Group, is taking on companies that refuse to supply it, by parallel-importing the brands anyway.

Quota scam severely penalised

A fisheries sting in Southland has resulted in one of the largest convictions seen.

'Puppet master' controlled $10m

Tax pushes up cost of Aussie holidays

Gumboots

Gumboot sales mirrors boom

Soaring gumboot sales in an Invercargill store have set a national sales record and show the "positive mood" of farming in Southland.

Donna Summer dies

Donna Summer performs on January 9, 2011 in Pasadena, California. Singer's pulsing anthems were the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs and dance.

Moving on: touring takes its toll

A 20-year-old back-up dancer will become the Wiggles' first female member, while others retire.

Can Britney cop it?

MIB child quizzes Obama on aliens

Jennifer Lopez

Most powerful celeb named

Jennifer Lopez is the world's most powerful celebrity according to the latest Forbes top 100.

A field rep's life hitting the road

vicky o'conner In jeans, boots and her ever-present hat, Vicky O'Connor has become a familiar sight as she travels hundreds of kilometres over country roads.

WWI medal search ends

An Englishman's desire to see the Distinguished Service Order medal of a Timaru man who died in France in World War I reunited with any descendants looks unlikely to be fulfilled.

Firm right in the thick of it

Mid-term report

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Man-flu is a legitimate excuse

While being laid up in bed for a few days, William Bisset finds comfort in the studies of a woman doctor.

Thieving at its worst

Red zone dawn To steal is wrong, but people do it all the time. Those caught often face court charges, get fined, and, in the worst cases, are sent to jail.

Asset sales will lower crippling public debt

Debate over the Government's plan for partial asset sales, and whether it has a mandate, having front-footed the issue at last year's election, is ramping up.

Who will save the dolphins?

A matter of principle

alcohol

Story behind the story

The decision to publish the story about Murray Cleverley in today's paper was not taken lightly.

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Students ready to rock

Students from Timaru Girls' High School will enliven Stage Challenge 2012 in Christchurch today.

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Easter trip to Oslo

The Easter break is a chance for AFS exchange student Matthew Drummond to check out Norway's capital, Oslo.

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Young singer hits the mark with harmonies

Sultry, tempting tones from Grace Kerridge.

good for nothing

Western rises above limitations

There's a kiwi point-of-difference in this western.

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