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Let there be light
For the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.
Estate agent fined over low listing price
A central Auckland real estate agent who listed a $1 million house for tens of thousands less than the sale price has been censured and fined $1000.
NZ suppliers 'blackmailed'
Labour MP Shane Jones uses parliamentary privilege to slam extortion and "dingo culture" of Australian supermarket chains. But Countdown head rejects claims.
Cocktail of drugs consumed, court told
Christchurch sex worker Mellory Manning had consumed a variety of drugs in the days and hours before she was brutally murdered, a jury has been told today.
'Blood-curdling scream' heard
A witness who sold drugs to slain Christchurch sex worker Mellory Manning has described hearing a "blood-curdling" scream coming from the direction of a Mongrel Mob gang pad the night Mellory Manning was killed.
Victim killed at gang pad
Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning was raped, bashed, and stabbed at a Mongrel Mob gang pad before her mutilated body was dumped in a river, a court has heard today.
FMA talks Hanover settlement
A High Court insurance stoush has been parked to enable the Financial Markets Authority to enter into settlement talks with Hanover directors and promoters.
High-profile Christchurch murder trial to begin
The trial of a man charged with the murder of Christchurch prostitute Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning starts today.
DoC plan to give kea tummy aches
The Department of Conservation is planning to upset the stomachs of kea that scavenge for food from tourists - a move designed to save the birds' lives.
Kia ora: Opotiki
From coast to bush, the best of the Bay is never far away, writes Elisabeth Easther.
'Man-made' quake stress: 6 more years
The initial trauma may be over but experts say earthquake-weary Christchurch residents will endure at least six years of "man-made" stressors as the region battles bureaucracy.
Fastest man in rugby stays for Sevens
Sevens rugby fans can breathe a sigh of relief - Carlin Isles, the fastest man in rugby, is staying put and feels more like a rugby player than ever before.
Sevens: Tomasi Cama on fitness, family
NZ halfback Tomasi Cama is recognised as one of the legends of the Sevens game. He spoke to Matiu Workman about his hopes for the Wellington Sevens.
NZ dollar recovers ground against trans-Tasman counterpart
The New Zealand dollar recovered ground against its trans-Tasman counterpart after falling unemployment firmed up expectations for a rate hike by the local central bank.