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Queen expresses sympathy to Irish - but no apology
The Queen was given a warm welcome during an emotional visit to Ireland's Croke Park sports ground, site of an infamous 1920 massacre.

Divorce gets dirty for TV stars
While TVNZ anchor Simon Dallow told friends at a Grey Lynn party recently he would be celebrating his divorce next month from ex-wife Ali Mau by holidaying around Europe with friends.

Brothel checks stepped up for Rugby World Cup
Immigration officials are tightening border controls to intercept overseas prostitutes arriving to work illegally during the RWC...

Facebook tribute pages to dead student Emily defaced
Facebook tribute pages to Emily Longley were defaced with lewd photos and nasty...

Debris litters town in deadly Spanish earthquake
The death toll from two earthquakes which struck southeast Spain overnight stands at 10, with reports of major damage.

Motorsport: It's all over, no one will beat Vettel now
It was probably inevitable that Sebastian Vettel's early dominance would lead to the 2011 Formula One season being likened to that of 2004.

Who knows what's next for Doctor Who?
The new Dr Who is off to Nixon-era America says sidekick, Karen Gillan, but that's one of the few details about the new series she'll let slip to Scott Kara.

Worried Romans flee city 'just in case'
Rome's usually bustling streets are less busy than usual today.

Secret talks on farmers' trading plan
Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.