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Less is more: The joys of being a minimalist
Rebecca Barry meets a group of New Zealanders for whom life means much more than material possessions.
Couple on torture charges lose bail
A nine-year-old with horrific injuries never wants to see her parents again, a court has heard.
Spain says 'adios' to smoky bars and cafes
Spain has become the latest country to pass an anti-smoking law for its eateries.
Abused puppy finding joy in new home
The family who adopted Trooper - the puppy that was rescued after being found outside the Gate Pa shops, in Tauranga, with its ears chopped off - say he is settling in to his new home very well.
Parents accused of torture appear in court
A couple accused of torturing their nine-year-old daughter appeared briefly in court this morning.
CYF: Dead girl's mum was trying to rid her life of violence
The mother of a girl, 5, found dead in her bed after an alleged assault was trying to escape violence in her life.
Cricket: Unruly fans face ejection from Eden Park
Eden Park Trust is hoping the first large crowd at the stadium since the Four Nations rugby league debacle last month will be well-behaved.
Sex abuse charge in torture case
New claims emerged last night that the nine-year-old girl allegedly tortured by her parents was also sexually abused while in Child Youth and Family care.
Field hospital needed for drunken London corporates
A field hospital has been set up in the heart of London's financial district to treat blind-drunk corporate revellers.
TV3 censured for sex scenes
NZ's broadcasting watchdog has upheld complaints about 3News showing sex scenes from Outrageous Fortune.
<i>Dita De Boni:</i> No Minister
It is with huge regret and disgust that once more, New Zealanders wake up to find 'caregivers' accused on brutally assaulting their children.
Pammy's offers $240 an hour
At $240 an hour, the job offers one of the best pay rates in Auckland - and any bloke could do it lying on his back.
Abused puppy gets a new, loving home
The pit bull puppy found in a Tauranga shopping area with his ears chopped off will head to a loving new home today.
CYF appalled by abuse to girl hiding in cupboard
A 9-year-old girl found by police hiding in a wardrobe had suffered so much abuse that almost every part of her body was covered in injuries, including part of her scalp torn off her head as she was dragged down the hallway.
