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![Comedian's trial for alleged sex abuse postponed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Comedian's trial for alleged sex abuse postponed
The trial of a well known New Zealand comedian for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl has been postponed.
![<i> Dita De Boni:</i> Sneezing summer in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i> Dita De Boni:</i> Sneezing summer in
As she and her family battle their annual bouts of hayfever, Dita De Boni wonders why immune system malfunctions seem so prevalent these days.
![Ali Mau: I'm in love with a wonderful woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ali Mau: I'm in love with a wonderful woman
Alison Mau has spoken publicly for the first time about her same-sex relationship, saying she has 'fallen in love with a wonderful woman'.
![<i>Kieran Nash:</i> Bad News all good on his fight night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>Kieran Nash:</i> Bad News all good on his fight night
The fight against Fists of Fury over three two-minute rounds was the toughest mental and physical challenge I've ever had.
![Warren Turnbull: Getting back to his roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Warren Turnbull: Getting back to his roots
Kiwi chef and owner of award-winning Sydney restaurant Assiette Warren Turnbull returns to New Zealand next week for the 2010 Taste Festival. He talks to Viva about his passion for food.
![Caffeine hit: Ben Boyle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Caffeine hit: Ben Boyle
The owner of my favourite espresso bar, Ben Boyle, has a background in metaphysics - I'm not sure if this has any bearing on his coffee-making ability, but it makes for interesting conversation while you enjoy his product.
![My Auckland: Huapai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
My Auckland: Huapai
Bridget Lysaght has lived in the Huapai district since she was a pony-mad 13-year-old. She tells Catherine Smith why this is her favourite part of Auckland.
![<i>O'Connell Street Bistro</i>, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>O'Connell Street Bistro</i>, Auckland CBD
Intimate bistro dining is propelled to new levels by wonderfully flavourful fare.
![Auckland train lines reopen after fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Auckland train lines reopen after fire
A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.
![Orcas spotted in Auckland Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Orcas spotted in Auckland Harbour
A pod of killer whales has been sighted close to shore in the eastern bays of Auckland Harbour today.
![BDO competition to win a double pass and huge album haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
BDO competition to win a double pass and huge album haul
Prizes don't get much better than this, win a Big Day Out ticket for you and a mate, plus a huge album haul so you can learn all the lyrics.
![Race day a perfect fit for all (almost)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Race day a perfect fit for all (almost)
It was all about fashion yesterday, as thousands of people turned out in their finest clothes for a day at the races.