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canabisherald.jpg Police say they want to switch focus from cannabis to other drugs with a higher degree of harm in the community. Photo: NZ Herald Police have axed their annual cannabis operations, which result in thousands of plants being pulled from isolated locations around the country.

Zespri has got it right with its kiwifruit marketing model. PHOTO: SUPPLIED I met my husband at a wedding in Opotiki 24 years ago. I was a bridesmaid and he was a groomsman. Gin helped the beginning of the love match and a lot more than gin has helped him put up with me since!

The snow-dusted Remarkables loom behind Queenstown Gardens this morning. Photo: Guy Williams The unsettled summer is continuing in the South Island today, with snow on the mountains and more wild weather on the way.

Detective Constable Melissa-Mae Ruru won the New Zealand Police Association Police Sportsperson of the Year award for 2012. Photo: Supplied Melissa-Mae Ruru was a model policewoman and sports champion. Tyson Sykes helped run a family gym and mentored young boxers.

Detective Constable Melissa-Mae Ruru won the New Zealand Police Association Police Sportsperson of the Year award for 2012. Photo: Supplied Melissa-Mae Ruru was a model policewoman and sports champion. Tyson Sykes helped run a family gym and mentored young boxers.

New Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Sue Abel. Photo: Supplied Encouraging youth involvement, expanding rural connections and building on existing works are some of the goals of new Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Sue Abel.

Jill Newton and Heather Daly. Photo: Ashburton Courier Strong wind has snapped off a huge bough from an oak tree in central Ashburton.

Photo: Getty Images Twenty-seven people were rescued in 10 minutes when they were caught in a flash rip at Sumner recently.

A woman escaped with bruising when her arm and her car door were hit by a passing truck as she was buckling her child into the back seat in Dunedin yesterday.

Police are increasing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms factory on Springs Rd, Prebbleton, after youths were caught on the premises. Photo: Geoff Sloan Police are increasing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms processing plant at Prebbleton following vandalism.

A woman escaped with bruising when her arm and her car door were hit by a passing truck as she was buckling her child into the back seat in Dunedin yesterday.

The snow-dusted Remarkables loom behind Queenstown Gardens this morning. Photo: Guy Williams The unsettled summer is continuing in the South today, with snow on the mountains and more wild weather on the way.

Photo: Geoff Sloan Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that burnt through 15ha at Cass Bay in Christchurch yesterday.

Construction has begun on Taco Bell Christchurch. Photo: Eastgate Shopping Centre Christchurch residents are a step closer to having their very own Taco Bell.

vaccine_covid_19_reuters.jpg File photo: Reuters The government is being told it has some work on its hands to reach the one in four people who say they don't intend to get a Covid-19 vaccine.

Vikki Smith is keeping Mort at home and away from other dogs as he recovers from a case of suspected kennel cough. Photo: Geoff Sloan Mort the prize-winning Canterbury pooch has met another obstacle in life - and it is not on the agility course.

The ute was towing a caravan when it rolled near Omarama. Photo: Kayla Hodge A man killed in a crash near Omarama last week has been remembered as a "kind and caring" colleague.

The Otago District Central Zone moved to a restricted fire season this morning, after recent rain reduced the danger level.

Chloe McKenzie competes at the South Otago A&P Show in November on Shianne. PHOTO: KERRI BACK PHOTOGRAPHY Two days in intensive care, 10 days in hospital and months of rehabilitation after a head injury last year  has not put Chloe McKenzie off riding. She returned to the saddle after just three months and is  back competing and winning championships at major shows. And, for the first time, she and Shianne have been jumping in 1.5m competitions. Mary-Jo Tohill reports.

The ute was towing a caravan when it rolled near Omarama. Photo: Kayla Hodge A Dunedin man killed in a crash near Omarama last week has been remembered as a "kind and caring" colleague.