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Man hands himself in over stolen security camera

Man caught on camera - stealing it

Musical journey through Ethiopia

The name Nick Page might not be as well-known as Paul Simon, Damon Albarn or Ry Cooder but the British music producer has has a similar intrepid spirit when it comes to discovering music from around the world.

Love affair began in Paris

Francis Falceto still remembers the night in Paris he heard a record by Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed...

Backpacker murderer loses appeal

Man beaten with bar in violent robbery

Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

Whitney Houston cancels NZ concert

Whitney Houston has cancelled her one-off Taranaki concert due to a dispute between the promoter and the venue.

Fishing: Kiwiana calling

When you drive through the Awakino Gorge, you notice the sparkling stream down in the bed of the valley.

Living beyond the borders

Calexico's 'cactus rock' is inspired by the beautiful yet harsh Mexican-United States borderland. Photo / Supplied

Father uses Bible to defend attack on son

Elderly woman dies in Surf Highway crash

Inexperience blamed for tattoo blunder

Blunder over dying man's tattoo request

Will request to preserve tattoos passed on too late