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NZ dollar claws back some lost ground

Keeping Mum: Are you late?

Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

Nissan recalls vehicles in US

Rugby: Traditional tours could revive midweek games

Violent hurricanes could hamper oil clean-up

There are fears just one severe storm at sea could cripple operations to plug the crippled oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

World shares slip on oil price drop

Anglicans divided by lesbian bishop

The Anglican Church is in turmoil after its North American branch pushed ahead with ordaining the church's first openly lesbian bishop.

Oil spill nearing Atlantic currents

Computer models show the black ooze in the Gulf of Mexico may have already entered a major current flowing towards Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.

Arizona: Roll up for the polygamy experience

Guy Adams takes a tour of Colorado City, where polygamy is simply a way of life.

'Gigantic crater' swallows Canadian house

Two children are among the people missing after the land beneath their house gave way, causing it to partially collapse.

Six dolphins found dead near spill

Prequel to <i>Spartacus</i> planned

The six-episode miniseries leading up to Spartacus' arrival as a captured Thracian slave will see actors Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take centre stage.

BP, partners all try to shift blame

Top executives from BP and two other firms involved in the rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico came under fire at a US Senate hearing.

Social media puts the boot into reality telly

When it comes to keeping secrets, reality TV producers don't typically have the same luxuries as their scripted TV counterparts.

Strong start by NZ market peters out

Next-gen Wi-Fi tech means ten times the speed

US official: More Toyota fines possible

Youngest pick for US Supreme Court