'Evil' conman jailed for $5m scam

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 support

The 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 CFO

Chris Liddell has been Microsoft CFO since leaving Carter Holt Harvey in 2005. More

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.
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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


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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

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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


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Italian escort Patrizia D'addario poses during an Italian style party named 'I love Silvio', in Paris. Photo / AP 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

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Watch: Govt faces criticism of ETS
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Opposition parties attack revised ETS. Watch

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Sneak peek at the December runway show.

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Former child star's addiction battle.

Photo / Hawkes Bay Today. Bans across the water

Commissions paid to financial advisers are a perennial subject but maybe not for much longer. As per expectations… More

At least five attacks on students were reported after a Facebook group promoted Kick A Ginger Day, inspired by a South Park episode. 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

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The ever-mysterious and ever-talented racing driver is credited as a presenter alongside Jeremy Clarkson, Richard… More

Govt boosts funds for subsidised youth jobs

Almost 3000 young people have flocked into the subsidised job schemes Job Ops and Community Max, bringing down… More

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