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Stolen fuel has become a black-market currency and is being traded for alcohol and drugs.

Without a doubt, grassroots rugby is alive and well in Dunedin.

Cuba says it will lift a nine-year ban on new private taxis, approving a dash of private enterprise on the communist-run island and potentially legalising thousands of unauthorised cabbies who cruise its cities in classic American cars.

University A retained the Gallaway Trophy for a second consecutive season and with it top billing going into the championship rounds beginning with quarterfinal matches next weekend.

Green Island residents who may be wondering why their laundry has been coming in off the line a few garments shy during the past few months will be pleased to know that the culprit has been identified.

The O'Callaghans of Cromwell have a full family calendar. In fact their schedule is so planned in advance, almost every weekend for the rest of the year is booked up.

Drawing on a shared sporting passion and ‘‘a bit of Wanaka pride'', aptly-named bike track building group Four Four Three have just completed the town's soon-to-be-opened new bike park.

It was a bitterly cold day 50 years ago when about 2000 people attended the official opening of the new Alexandra Bridge.

Dancing up a storm has paid off for Gore's Nadine Terry (17, pictured), with an invitation to compete at the 2010 Edinburgh Tattoo, as part of the New Zealand highland dancing group.

Marion Thomson had an interest in family law that lasted well past her professional career, so having a trust named after her was a fitting tribute, her daughter Elinor Barker said.