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Local short films heading to British festival
Zero and Choice Night will be screening at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival next month.

Watson left sleeping with the enemy
When Eric Watson boarded an Air New Zealand flight in Los Angeles on September 17, 2008, en route to New Zealand from London, he had a lot on his mind.

Scientists identify brain's region for introspection
Researchers found people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex.

George Michael in solitary, taunted by inmates
Beleaguered singer George Michael has been placed in solitary confinement for his own safety after inmate taunts.

Variations in IVF laws fuel market for 'fertility tourism'
A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism".

Found in translation: Tras@ction
When Brian Mackie brought his translation service from Britain to New Zealand in 2003, fast internet access was essential and shouldn't have been a problem.

World at their feet
World celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.

Rugby: Composure key to Black Ferns' win
New Zealand's fourth straight women's World Cup win this morning was built around composure, veteran Anna Richards said.

Yachting: Murdoch claims Laser bronze
New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.

Study finds babies' smiles may not be all they seem
If you want to tell whether your baby is in pain, looking at its face may not be enough, researchers have found.

Amy Winehouse invites Pete Doherty to move in
The singer reportedly told Doherty he could stay at her new house in Camden, north London, because he needs a base in the English capital while working.

UK police quash bondage stories
Lewd allegations about the private life of the spy found murdered in London have been dismissed by police.

Boris' plan for London
The Mayor of London says shared spaces in a city must be planned well if they are to be effective.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Powerful potential in getting it right
Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Cricket: Pakistan bowlers in match-fixing scandal - reports
The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

My invitation to dine with Peter
What goes on behind the scenes when leading chef Peter Gordon collaborates with a leading company to launch a new product.

NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Stella McCartney - fashion feet on the ground
She grew up with the very rich and most famous of famous, yet designer Stella McCartney is surprisingly level-headed.

George Michael 'could face jail'
Pop singer George Michael has been warned he faces jail after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis.

The actual cost of childcare
Working NZ families pay 28 per cent of their net income on childcare, according to an OECD study. Dita De Boni examines the costs.