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Larry King's 25-year reign comes to an end

He is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end.

Public-private deal in offing for Coromandel beach

A proposal to put the iconic New Chums Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula into public ownership through a private-public deal is being considered by the Department of Conservation.

Armed man commandeered Mr Whippy van, court told

A knife-wielding man commandeered a Mr Whippy van and hurled ice creams at passersby, a court has been told.

Elton John to play in Dunedin

Dunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.

The Black Keys back on key

After a break, the Black Keys are back with an album they consider their best to date.

The Dish: Dry up

Add a touch of vintage Kiwiana to the kitchen these holidays with an iconic tea towel from Pauanesia.

NZ stocks rise as Fletcher Building falls

Winton crash victim named

Speed limit tolerance to be reduced over Xmas

Kiwi couple win $1 million diamond ring

A New Zealander and his US-born wife have won an international competition looking for the 'world's best couple'.

Telecom, Fletcher Building shares rise

4.8 magnitude quake hits Fiordland

NZ dollar hits decade low against aussie

Boy who fell in front of mower improving

Motorsport: Mayor "horrified" by cost of Hamilton V8s

Hamilton's new mayor is "horrified" by the $27.4 million paid by the previous council for staging the city's V8 Supercar race over the past three years.

Loaded pistol, drugs found in routine traffic stop