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Book Review: The Fallen

Young writer comes up trumps with local hero.

High-profile killer guilty of kidnap

The man convicted of killing teenager Liam Ashley four years ago has been found guilty of kidnapping, threatening to kill and assault with an offensive weapon.

Prison searches tightened after knife found

Judith Collins says she was concerned a knife was found in convicted double murderer Graeme Burton's cell but that search management has already been tightened because of the incident.

Rugby: Auckland target Harbour up front

New model army

Competition is under way for the new flock of contestants vying for the title of this year's <i>Next Top Model</i>. Jacqueline Smith goes behind the scenes.

Cash shortfall threatens park plan

Schoolboy licence faker made $12,000

Some teenagers earn pocket money flipping burgers at the local fast-food outlet but 16-year-old Marcus Lim had bigger ideas.

Auckland Grammar boy sentenced for forgeries

An Auckland Grammar pupil who forged scores of driving licences which he sold to other students was told in court to "dedicate your obvious talents towards a legitimate enterprise".

Patient Bunnings gets the green light

Friends in tearful farewell

Man, 85, dies after cutting leg with saw

Leaky case for Supreme Court ruling

Murder charge

Man charged over fire victim's death

A 28-year-old North Shore man has appeared in court over the murder of Jacqueline Blackbourn in a house fire last month.

<i>The Engine Room</i>, Northcote Point

The machinery appears to be running smoothly in a North Shore restaurant kitchen, save a few details.

<i>Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe</i>, Birkenhead

We came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.

Person dead after falling down cliff on North Shore