<i>Jim Hopkins</i>: Reason and logic fall from the sky
Columnist Jim Hopkins searches for an explanation about why birds are falling out of the sky.
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WikiLeaks: Kiwi mosque spied on by US
The Muslim community in NZ was probed by US diplomats for signs of extremist behaviour.
The case of a socialite
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Christmas services around the country
A selection of Christmas church services in the main centres.
Three guilty of planning Australian terror attack
A Victorian court has found three men guilty of planning a terrorist attack on an Australian army base in Sydney.
UK town stuck with 'hotbed of terrorism' tag
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Britain looks to ban anti-Islam pastor
Britain is considering banning far-right United States pastor Terry Jones from travelling to the UK.
Demise of apple orchards threatens Britain's mistletoe
Although this year's harvest is bountiful and prices are buoyant, a long-term threat hangs over the future of the UK's mistletoe.
FBI plant 'too extreme' for mosque
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14-year-old's marriage fuels debate
A 14-year-old girl and 23-year-old man have celebrated their recent marriage in Malaysia.
<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Unpaid work invisible and undervalued
Stay-at-home mums are an endangered species these days. I was one once and even then it was hard work explaining why.
China: Islam infused with aspects of the dragon
Chinese Muslims are sons of the Silk Road, says Jim Eagles.
Jewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killing
A spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.
Animal welfare groups slam shechita reversal
Animal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.