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Surfer arrested for indecent act near school
Aussie surfer Mitch Coleborn faces up to six months in jail after allegedly exposing his genitals to a group of children.
TV Review: <i>Sons of Anarchy</i>
New bikie gang drama Sons of Anarchy provides grim pickings for Deborah Hill Cone.
Children's Zone provides hope in Harlem
In an area where dropouts are the norm a school is making dreams of a higher education come true.
Santa Monica: Where livin' is cruisy and cabbies full on
April Fonti is given a whistlestop tour of laid-back Santa Monica.
Gymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic
New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.
The curious relationships between people and animals
Hal Herzog, one of America's foremost psychologists, is dedicated to understanding our often contradictory behaviour towards different species.
White shirt looks set to be everywhere next year
Sometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.
IMF: East won't make up for West
The IMF expects global growth to fall next year as the emerging economies which are leading the global recovery are unable to fully compensate for weaker demand in rich countries.
Mississippi: Hop on the magical Oprah tour
The tiny town where Oprah Winfrey was born has developed a tiny trail marking her early milestones, writes Kevin Pilley.
NZ medal at World Equestrian Games
A brilliant final day showjumping for the New Zealand eventing team - it has secured two medals at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.