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The actual cost of childcare
Working NZ families pay 28 per cent of their net income on childcare, according to an OECD study. Dita De Boni examines the costs.
So he's really <i>Top Gear's</i> Stig? Big deal
A battle is raging over the identity of Top Gear's secret test driver. At least for the BBC, the issue seems a matter of national security.
Success: Umbrella brand to weather all markets
NZ brolly-makers hope to win sales by raising the bar on quality.
Tory conference 'top of Irish terrorists' hit list'
Irish republican dissident groups are targeting the British Conservative party conference.
Movie Review: Butterfly Crush
Oh dear. As much as I hate to bag a small-scale local film, this romantic drama is virtually unwatchable.
Wales: Odd couple
Two of Wales' most enchanting attractions are close but worlds apart, finds Pamela Wade.
Rugby: Black Ferns destroy South Africa
New Zealand kicked off their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign in England in style overnight, crushing South Africa 55-3.
Famous sportsman caught speeding
A stretch of road in the UK is becoming notorious for nabbing the rich and famous in their speeding vehicles.
Spreading the good snooze: Pope demands a nap
Studies by Nasa, the US space agency, have shown that alertness can double after a brief nap, even for well-rested people.
Budget cuts still top of agenda in Britain
Benefits for the elderly are being targeted by ministers in the hunt for spending cuts in the UK.
Cricketer blames cat for drink driving charge
England test cricketer Graeme Swann has told a court his cat was to blame after being caught drink-driving by police earlier this year.
Doctor wants statins served with fast food
Customers of fast food restaurants could be offered a free statin to mitigate the meal's damaging effects on the heart, a doctor suggests.