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Colin Hogg: Play it again, Sam... but let's have some more stories

I didn't watch last night's first episode of the new series of <i>3rd Degree</i>, TV3's flagship current affairs show, because of its feature story. I watched because of Samantha Hayes, its new co-presenter.

Precious moment with Diana

It was more than 30 years ago but Angelique Reweti still vividly remembers the moment she met a young Diana, Princess of Wales.

NZ's worst intersection revealed (+map)

A South Auckland intersection that claimed 50 casualties in a decade has topped a list of the country's 100 most dangerous intersections.

Nazi blindside for Dotcom

On the eve of his Internet Party launch, Kim Dotcom has admitted owning a rare copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf.

Auckland landlords lead in capital gains

Auckland landlords are making more capital gains off their rental properties than those elsewhere, a trend predicted to speed up in the next few years.

How parts of our bodies get pudgy

An important breakthrough, unveiled today, will help scientists get to grips with what shapes the different parts of our bodies.

Urban renewal vision has growing pains

Four projects launched last decade to create or revitalise Auckland communities have endured hard times to reach milestones in their development.

10 stories you need to read

Here are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.

Five of the biggest tech takeovers

Facebook today acquired virtual reality company Oculus for a whopping US$2 billion. However, the purchase still pales in comparison to some of the biggest tech takeovers.

No make-up selfies 'reinforce negative stereotypes'

10 stories you need to read

Here are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.

Five controversial mag covers

Five magazine covers that stirred up way more controversy than Kimye's heavily criticised Vogue cover.

Kiwi dog gear firm takes on the world

Maniototo in Central Otago seems an unlikely place to set up an online business, but for dog lover Rose Voice, the isolation has proven no barrier to success.

What is a back door listing?

Mega, the online storage company set up by Kim Dotcom is to list on the NZX. Herald stock market specialist Tamsyn Parker offers some insights on stock exchange back-door listings.

Talk to the Animals: 10 ways to attract wildlife into your backyard

Extending the local wildlife an invitation to visit your backyard is as simple as providing appropriate food, water and shelter.

Shelley Bridgeman: Real estate commissions

The real estate industry is sometimes viewed with suspicion - no doubt because some of its entrenched processes appear to essentially betray the interests of the vendor.

Swine flu outbreak hits Hawke's Bay

A swine flu outbreak has struck in Hawke's Bay. Eight patients have been infected, including three who are in intensive care and one who is in a coma.

The great decile divide

Schools in poorer communities are shrinking as local families abandon them for those in wealthier suburbs.