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A definite ring to it
From Napier to New York, Nga Waiata's striking jewellery is making some waves.

Armed man commandeered Mr Whippy van, court told
A knife-wielding man commandeered a Mr Whippy van and hurled ice creams at passersby, a court has been told.

Little Tom's Cottage, Hawkes Bay
This bed and breakfast, near Havelock North, has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world by the The Times in 2010. Nestled between the Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, it's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.
For further information see tomscottages.co.nz.

Hawke's Bay B&B named one of the world's best
A NZ bed and breakfast has been named the best remote wilderness hideaway in the world.

Five hospitalised after suspected drink spiking
Four men and one woman were admitted to hospital overnight after a suspected mass drink spiking incident at a popular Napier bar, police say.

Catchy concept (+recipes)
New Zealand is moving towards its own style of festive feast - and seafood's at the fore.

Shooting hero fed up with being out of work
Eighteen months after stopping a gunman from finishing off two wounded policemen, reluctant hero Len Holmwood has had enough. He wants a job.

Kiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchards
The PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ...

James Griffin: The coolest of religious experiences
I have in my hand a taonga. A treasure. Well, it's a treasure to me anyway. And I don't have it in my hand, obviously, otherwise how would I be able to type?