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Nine years jail for plane hijacker
A Somali woman was today jailed for nine years for New Zealand's only in-flight aircraft hijacking.
Marlborough Sounds: Picture perfect
A South Island jaunt for budding photographers is almost too good to be true, writes Jim Eagles.
Fatal crash drink driver escapes jail
A woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.
Police authority backs Sounds murder investigation
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has supported the police investigation of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
Wine: The detail that matters
There are three simple rules to ensure that every time you buy a really good bottle of NZ wine you can be assured of absolute quality.
Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.
Teens evade police in 24-hour crime spree
Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.
Spy base defence faces reform or axe
The 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.
Sip trip hits NZ (+recipe)
Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.
Female postie bids to row Tasman solo
Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.
'Hysterical' coverage prompted Undie 500 offer
Media coverage about the search for a destination for the troubled Undie 500 prompted a couple to offer students their property.