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Loss of 1400 Aust steel jobs 'blow for families'

Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth

<strong>Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond</strong>

Kiwi poker stars flock to the main event

Melbourne gangland killer jailed

Woman gets unexpected bedroom visitor

Lonely bull still waiting for a rescue

Sideswipe: July 28: Our prices will eat themselves

Racing: Rogerson picks up Ruakaka expenses

Holden shows three new models at Aussie Motor Show

Whitcoulls - the next chapter

In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.

Transformers 3: More mystery on the dark side

The new Transformers film is better, says its director, and not just because it's embracing 3D technology - it's more intriguing. Sandy Cohen reports.

Melbourne on edge as families' feud turns violent

Fiction Addiction: Five hot new books

So many books, so little time. Selecting books for <i>Fiction Addiction</i> is a delicious but sometimes difficult task, so this month we sought help by asking you what makes a good book club read.

Drinker survives hand sanitiser binge

A man who drank six bottles of hand sanitiser while being treated in hospital for alcoholism has sparked calls for the antibacterial gels to be better secured.

Police chief resigns amid wrangle over crime figures

An angel of music in Melbourne

The sequel to <i>Phantom of the Opera</i> has hit Australia and it is a treat for the ears and eyes of Lloyd Webber fans.