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It was all about fashion yesterday, as thousands of people turned out in their finest clothes for a day at the races.

Philip Rich will raise his glass up to 400 times this week as he turns his palate to the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

TVNZ Sunday correspondent Simon Mercep has been named as the new co-presenter of Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.

A Kiwi cook and a global baker have cooked up a recipe for simple but tasty home meals.

The widow of 'Good Samaritan' murder victim Austin Hemmings welcomed his killer's guilty plea outside court today and called for law-makers to toughen up on knife crime.

A man who received severe brain injuries in a brawl at an Auckland 21st birthday party has been named and two men have appeared in court charged with his assault.

A young man with severe brain injuries remains in a critical but stable condition after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party last night.

A young man with severe brain injuries was fighting for his life in hospital last night after a huge brawl - possibly sparked by gatecrashers - at an Auckland 21st birthday party.

An eco-friendly NZ holiday house has been named in the world's top 15 for its unique design.

Fabulously old-fashioned, galas are still an important date on the school calendar, writes Gill South.

The Modfather overcomes issues with his guitar tech and sound mix to become something worth the wait.

Catherine Smith talks to a couple who went West and are loving the lifestyle.

The lucky folks at Herne Bay know when they are on to a good thing.

Lawyers may take court action if the sale of the King of Tonga's Auckland mansion goes ahead.