Wednesday's headlines: Frontline police in suburban stations to be centralised in Dunedin; Le Cordon Bleu opens cooking school in central Wellington; bird species introduced from the northern hemisphere have picked up a local twang.
NZ Herald
The New Zealand Herald leads with an arrest for the murder of a New Zealand athlete in Budapest. Warwick John White was stabbed to death after competing in the world triathlon championships.
Some shops are selling fake urine and detox kits to help people beat workplace drugs tests. QCARBO-32 can be bought over the counter and offers a 100% guaranteed pass rate or your money back.
Dominion Post
The Dominion Post leads with Le Cordon Bleu opening a cooking school in central Wellington and promising to bring up to 500 international students per year into the city.
Bird species introduced from the northern hemisphere have picked up a local twang, according to Victoria University researchers.
Upper Hutt residents Tai and Lauren Walters have won a $50,000 Instant Kiwi prize.
The Press
The Press says a dispute over how to rebuild Christchurch after the earthquake is escalating.There's criticism of the appointment of Wellingtonian Ian Athfield as architectural ambassador for the reconstruction.
Mayoral candidate Jim Anderon is accusing incumbent Bob Parker of shutting out the people's voice.
Price-gouging and fighting over resources could threaten Christchurch's recovery with some tradesmen already charging an earthquake premium.
ODT
The Otago Daily Times leads with a shake-up for Dunedin police which could mean frontline personnel in suburban stations will be centralised.
A rugby supporter punched another man who was continually swearing at a rugby game. Robert Taua has pleaded guilty to assault.
New Zealand rugby sevens player Adam Thomson talks about the dangers of going to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Thomson says he wants to make sure all security promises are met.
