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Hefner proves it's never too late for love
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has become engaged for the third time at the age of 84 - to his current 'number one girlfriend'.
Air NZ welcoming new 777 to Auckland
The first of Air New Zealand's new fleet of 777-300ER aircraft took off from Boeing's Seattle headquarters yesterday, and began what the airline is calling an economy-class revolution.
Chill revives memories of bitter battle
Winter in Belgium's Ardennes will forever be linked with Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II.
Larry King's 25-year reign comes to an end
He is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end.
<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Cancun talks highlight climate dilemma
In contrast to the train wreck at Copenhagen a year ago, decent progress was made at Cancun, writes Brian Fallow.
The Black Keys back on key
After a break, the Black Keys are back with an album they consider their best to date.
Kiwi couple win $1 million diamond ring
A New Zealander and his US-born wife have won an international competition looking for the 'world's best couple'.
State subsidies for films 'up in the air'
The new prime-time television show Detroit 1-8-7 is giving the Motor City's famous restaurant, American Coney Island, a lift.
Labour, National agreed to US secrecy demands, cables show
No diplomatic cables have been released so far which would be as embarrassing for NZ as for Australia.