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Student begins trial for apartment murder
An Auckland woman died after being stabbed in the heart twice before having her body stuffed inside a suitcase, a court heard today.

Rugby: Hong Kong test in doubt?
There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.

World at their feet
World celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.

PM: 'Racism' remarks just humour
Maurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.

Silk Road: Monk's quest ends at place of peace
The temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.

Green gold
After years in the doldrums, forestry is booming. Could this be the start of a new golden age, or is the next bust already on the way? Nick Smith reports.

Soccer: Smeltz deal in danger
All Whites striker Shane Smeltz's determination to further his soccer career in Turkey could be sabotaged by the Chinese club he spurned last month.

Rolls-Royce making swanky exit from shadows of past
Once upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.