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![Chinese trial for NZ murder starting soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chinese trial for NZ murder starting soon
For the first time, a man will soon be tried in another country for a murder allegedly committed in New Zealand.
![<i>Arthur Avenue</i>, Kingsland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
<i>Arthur Avenue</i>, Kingsland
I first tasted lahmajun on the same day in 1981 that I first tasted fresh coriander. My life was never the same after that.
![Police nab naked fugitive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police nab naked fugitive
A naked man sparked a seven hour police hunt by climbing into the ceiling at Auckland Hospital.
![Club rugby wrap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Club rugby wrap
Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.
![Your Business: Quake-hit Starfish gets given a lifeline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Your Business: Quake-hit Starfish gets given a lifeline
Fashion company Starfish lost a third of its business when the Christchurch earthquake struck.
![Sundae Roast: Stick a fork in it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sundae Roast: Stick a fork in it
Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand
![Costly slice of Rugby World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Costly slice of Rugby World Cup
A small pizzeria will have to pay more than $1000 a game to cash in on Eden Park's Rugby World Cup crowds.
![Grand Rapids for first Sundae Session](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Grand Rapids for first Sundae Session
It's New Zealand Music Month, what better time to launch our latest commitment to local music.
![Finding a way to deal with the Taleban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Finding a way to deal with the Taleban
UK journalist James Fergusson tackled questions on the Taleban at the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.
![Comedy Review: Terry Alderton, The Classic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Comedy Review: Terry Alderton, The Classic
Terry Alderton's multiple-personality routine comes complete with sound effects, writes Scott Kara.
![Freshly polished 50s gem in Remuera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Freshly polished 50s gem in Remuera
Cool meets kid-friendly in this spacious and meticulously renovated family home.
![Right round like a record, baby in Remuera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Right round like a record, baby in Remuera
Circles, skylights and sea views - this townhouse is a true 70s original.
![Cities look to Christchurch for earthquake lessons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cities look to Christchurch for earthquake lessons
The February earthquake in Christchurch lays bare the complacency which surrounds our risk-management of older buildings.