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NZ named third-best place to die
NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.
DOC settles on Moko's resting place
The debate over Moko's final resting place has been settled with the friendly bottlenose dolphin to be buried...
Theatre Review: Heat <i>at the Herald Theatre</i>
For once, a play's tagline is accurate: this drama-on-ice is pitched as "a woman, a man and a penguin" - and they're not kidding.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool table
New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.
Pilot fired for sex with attendant wants job back
A former Air Nelson flight attendant says she has no memory of having sex with a senior pilot, who was sacked over the incident and is appealing.
Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Where's the carbon? You're standing on it
As the Emissions Trading Scheme begins, studies find a wealth of carbon locked up in the soil.