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New Zealand more united than divided: Robertson September 19, 2017

The Labour party is saying that New Zealand does not have a rural/urban divide. Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson says New Zealand is more united than divided, despite an angry a protest at a farmers rally in Morrinsville yesterday. He says in his experience, New Zealanders agree on a need for urgency around social issues.

TOP tops criminal justice policy election scorecard September 19, 2017

Advocacy group for youth in the criminal justice system produces a scorecard

WATCH: Locals have their says on Oriental Bay cycleway idea September 19, 2017

Wellington City Council to consult on cycle lane in iconic bay

Youth voting problem combatted through photography September 19, 2017

Young photographer takes our youth voting problem into her own hands

Greens release new policy on renting including warrant of fitness September 19, 2017

WATCH: Greens say policy recognises the 48% of Kiwis who rent their homes

Wellington Lions grounded despite record win September 19, 2017

Suffrage Day with a woman leader September 19, 2017

124 years since women gained the franchise, Jacinda Ardern encourages students at Victoria University to vote. LAURA WILTSHIRE reports, and grabs a selfie (above).

Suicide brings to tears the most staunch-looking September 19, 2017

Jacinda Ardern was not the only one brought to tears by the sight of 606 pairs of shoes

The election’s this Saturday – too bad the world’s going to explode September 19, 2017

Will Saturday's election will be the cause of our destruction? ELIJAH HILL reports.

Electoral Commission doesn’t think its leg shaving ad is sexist September 18, 2017

LISTEN: Body image issues have been raised about an advert published in The University of Canterbury’s student magazine Canta which depicts two legs in a bathtub with a tick box for two options: to shave legs or wear jeans. SAPEER MAYRON reports.

King Carlos to make Super Rugby comeback

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Lee Stace

FORMER All Black first five Carlos Spencer will play in the Super 14 this season – but not for his beloved Blues.

Website Supersport.com reports the 34-year-old (left), who played 34 tests for the men in black between 1997 and 2004, has signed with South African outfit the Lions.

He replaces former Springbok pivot Andre Pretorious, who will turnout for the Western Force this season.

Spencer represented the Blues between 1996 and 2005, playing a key role in Auckland-based franchise’s three championship victories.

He has been plying his trade with Gloucester in the Guinness Premiership after a stint with Northampton. CLICK HERE to read more.

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