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Monkey love may teach us about humans: Study

Man accused of daughter's murder tried to stop seizure

100 Medals: Five Olympic Medallists you've never heard of (but probably should)

Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:

Two-year-old not responsive after alleged attack, court told

Father accused of stomping on two-year-old daughter

Auckland: A dip into nature

Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.

Auckland woman sexually assaulted

Michele Hewitson Interview: Sam Neill

Herald survey on Auckland Heritage buildings

A bad week for slow learners

A Shortcut to Happiness: Tripping the light fantastic

Pub spy: Thyme, Takapuna

Now before you get all excited and accuse me of muscling in on a restaurant reviewer's job, I am talking specifically about the bar adjoining this rather lovely restaurant on the first floor of the Spencer on Byron hotel.

Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn

Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall

Review: Deep Creek Brewing Co, Browns Bay

On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.

Gok Wan mania hits Albany mall (+photos)

Brunch: Palette Cafe, Greenhithe

We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.