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Rhythm and Vines 2011
Photos from Rhythm and Vines 2011, an annual three-day music festival held at Waiohika Estate Vineyard in Gisborne.
Oil companies reassure East Coast communities on 'fracking'
Canadian oil company Apache has been talking up the prospects for onshore oil finds on the North Island's East Coast and is trying to play concerns about fracking and the local environment.
What if? Grieving uncle's pain
The uncle of a drowned toddler asks if the tragedy would have occurred if the local council was pushed harder to erect a fence.
Labour Weekend: What's on around the country?
We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.
'Jet engine' tornado wreaks havoc
A tornado has devastated a farming station near Gisborne, taking out sheds and injuring at least one farm dog believed to have been picked up and dumped. Craig Ferris "huddled in a ball" in the corner of his carport...
Frosts come a'creeping after southerly blast
The bitterly cold southerly which hit New Zealand this week is retreating, but widespread frosts are taking its place.
Women call for ban on 'sexist' drink can messages
A call to ban energy drink cans featuring overt sexual messages has been made by the National Council of Women.
Dog attack victim 'in good spirits'
A "happy-go-lucky little boy" who suffered severe head, face and arm injuries when he was mauled...