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$100-a-head meals for Treasury boss

Crewe case 'killed my marriage and my ex-wife'

The man pardoned of the murders of Jeannette and Harvey Crewe says the case has taken the heaviest of tolls on those involved.

Anglicans cross about pizza firm's bun adverts

A pizza company has upset people over an advertising campaign that compares its limited-edition hot cross buns to Jesus.

Early snow raises hopes for ski season

The country's skifields have had an early taste of snow, with 10-15cm falling yesterday on the upper slopes of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa field.

Barfoot sons put $2.4m family home up for sale

Dog attacks go past 300

There have been more than 320 dog attacks on people in Auckland in the past six months.

Keep luck to yourself, says big winner

Lotto winner Raymond has a simple piece of advice for anyone who wins big - don't tell anyone.

Piha rip 'lesson' - new images

Stills from footage taken by a Piha local of 'extremely rough' conditions when a group of eight teens were taken into a rip by a surfing instructor.

Instructor stands by kids' rip 'lesson'

Mayor may add weight to Maori legal action

Most boot camp youths reoffend

Random text romance is a Valentine's winner

A bored teen sent a random text to a random number not knowing if anyone would reply. Stephanie did and now they are in love.

Treaty fight goes down to the wire

Time is running out for three East Coast iwi trying to stop the government's $110 million settlement with Ngati Porou.

Officials defend speed of track repairs on Mount

Doctor double dips

28 residents' cars 'disappear'

Gambling on the lucky country

Isn't that ionic - PM sports bangle of power

John Key is sporting a new holographic wristband that claims to improve performance and keep him at optimal 'ionic balance'.