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'Thriller' costume does the trick
The King of Pop and Vampires will be a common sight as trick-or-treaters head out around the country tomorrow.

Literary honour 'reward for a lot of hard yakka'
Political commentator and academic Ranginui Walker says people these days think he has mellowed - but he reckons he hasn't changed.

Studio cancels Blanchett movie
Film studio Universal has cancelled historical drama Indian Summer, which was to star Cate Blanchett.

$1m Maori art trademark for chop
A trademark used by some of Maoridom's elite artists will be scrapped, a move criticised by some of those who set it up.

Crowds flock to charity concert tour
A charity concert tour to raise money for tsunami-ravaged Samoa has attracted crowds of thousands across the country.

NZ Indians plan $20m Taj replica
An Indian group has come up with a bold plan to build a replica of the Taj Mahal in New Zealand.

Survey: Kiwi top English accent not in UK
The kiwi accent has been rated the most attractive and prestigious form of English outside the UK in a BBC survey.

Thrice blessed in pursuit of everlasting happiness
Couples rushed to tie the knot yesterday, believing the once-in-a-century date will make their union last an eternity.

Easter Island mystery probed
What was the meaning of the giant Easter Island statues and what role did they play in the civilisation's demise?