Rugby: Thorn's final has a lot more weight
A son of flood-ravaged Queensland and quake-hit Christchurch, Brad Thorn's last game of Super rugby could hardly mean more to him.
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Before embarking on their history-making season, the Reds watched video footage of the deadly floods which swamped their state.
Retail therapy: Young and eager
It's hard to be a young designer in New Zealand right now, but the Westpac Young Fashion Designer competition is looking to help out those who are starting out in the industry.
EQC pays out $1b worth of claims
The Earthquake Commission has paid out $1 billion in claims from the Canterbury earthquakes.
Sir Peter Blake awards: Sam Johnson
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.
Sir Peter Blake awards: Dame Margaret Bazley
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.
'Girls Day Out' bus takes quake shoppers to Timaru
"Girls' Day Out" trips to Ballantynes' small Timaru branch store are proving a huge hit.
Xiujuan Xu
Xiujuan Xu, 47, was a student at the King's Education language school in the CTV building.
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.
Didi Zhang
Didi Zhang was last seen leaving for class at the King's Education language school in the CTV building on February 22, 2011.