Updated Greg Bird's girlfriend's broken eye socket was caused by an 'irrational' Ms Milligan lunging at him with a glass in her hand, a judge ruled today. More
An "evil" US con man who scammed victims in New Zealand, Australia and the US out of almost US$4 (NZ$5.6) million has been jailed. More
Maori Party denies withdrawing ETS supportThe Maori Party's ruling council is dismissing reports that it is discussing reneging on a deal over the ETS legislation. More
Kiwi Liddell steps down as Microsoft CFOChris Liddell has been Microsoft CFO since leaving Carter Holt Harvey in 2005. More
Updated Greg Bird's girlfriend's broken eye socket was caused by an 'irrational' Ms Milligan lunging at him with a glass in her hand, a judge ruled today. More
Butchers with butcher knives participate in religious rituals before slaughtering buffalos in Nepal. View
Rom Houben says he heard his dad had died but could do nothing to help his family's sorrow, during his 23 years in a coma. More
Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller rounds up some of the best things to do in Sydney beyond Bondi Beach and the harbour bridge climb. More
The supermodel and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, held this year in New York. More
Carpark scam hits thousands
Thieves have hacked into payment machines at an Auckland carpark and stolen the credit-card details of thousands of people - possibly for years. More
Prostitute claims Italian PM offered much, gave 'nothing'
The prostitute at the centre of Premier Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal claims in a new book that she slept with him on the understanding he would help her set up a countryside inn but she got "nothing" in return. More
Sideswipe: Santa makeovers
Speaking of Santa makeovers, here's one on Ponsonby Rd whose reclining cross-eyed look should also be made friendlier. (Thanks… More
A first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal On the Origin of…
This Chinese name reads "secret recipe spring roll", says Sideswipe reader Danny Lam.
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Sneak peek at the December runway show.
Former child star's addiction battle.
Bans across the water
Commissions paid to financial advisers are a perennial subject but maybe not for much longer. As per expectations… More
Transparency call from aggrieved ANZ-ING investors
A group supporting investors in ING's frozen funds has called for more transparency around the settlement of claims against ANZ. More
Cricket: Vettori, McCullum lead Black Caps charge
Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum denied Pakistan easy access to the New Zealand tail early on day two of the… More
Facebook 'Kick a Ginger' day sparks attacks
At least five attacks on US students were reported after a Facebook group promoted 'Kick A Ginger Day', inspired by a South Park episode. More
Disciplined Smith weathers the storm
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No matter how deep the criticism cut - and there was no end of acid being poured over him in Parliament yesterday… More
My job: Woolly ideas about kids' clothing
Name: Tessa Larsen. Age: 37. Role: Owner of Mini Merino Kids Clothing. Working hours: Approximately… More
Man of mystery - The Stig
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The ever-mysterious and ever-talented racing driver is credited as a presenter alongside Jeremy Clarkson, Richard… More
The Job Tour: Hardworking West Coasters
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Andrew Hughes and Olivia Wix's nationwide tour of the job market continues in Greymouth. More
Almost 3000 young people have flocked into the subsidised job schemes Job Ops and Community Max, bringing down… More
Tintin film finished, Jackson says
Filming on Steven Spielberg's Tintin movie is finished, says producer Peter Jackson, but it will take two years to finish the effects. More
Maryborough: Heart of Australia's nanny state
Chris Pritchard makes Mary - repeatedly - in one of Queensland's oldest provincial cities. More
Dante's Real Woodfired Pizza, Huapai
Forget what you think you know about pizza, Dante's is here to re-educate us. More