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Fashion, hope and charity
As the founder of ethical clothing label Edun, Ali Hewson - also known as Mrs Bono - is on a mission to give something back.
DHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'
A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.
Rest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bed
An inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.
Ronnie Wood divorced by wife Jo
Jo Wood has finally divorced her Rolling Stones rocker on the grounds of adultery after the 62-year-old ran away with a Russian cocktail waitress.
Six venues to be used for All Blacks 2010 home tests
There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.
NZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life survey
New Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.
Happy birthday Guinness! The black stuff turns 250
It strong, heavy and black - and has kept drinkers coming back for the last 250 years.
<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Impact of Irish stoush may be felt Downunder
The donnybrook between Sir Anthony O'Reilly and Denis O'Brien could ultimately have implications for the ownership of APN and the New Zealand Herald.
Rugby: Grand plans again on All Blacks' agenda
The All Blacks will head off for another Grand Slam tour next year - their third in five years.