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What price NZ? Land bid tests limits
The latest Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms is a key test for new rules on foreign ownership, reports Karyn Scherer
Netball: Latu earns Ferns provisional call-up
Former Samoan international Cathrine Latu was today named in the 12-strong Silver Ferns netball squad for the world championships in Singapore in July.
Netball: Aussie skipper out of world champs
Australian netball's worst fears were formalised today with inspirational captain Sharelle McMahon ruled out of July's world championships.
Netball: World champs draw released
The Silver Ferns will open their world title campaign in Singapore with a pool match against Fiji on July 4.
Fashion Plate: Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu
Actress Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu draws wardrobe inspiration from the past.
Netball: Ferns need permission for haka
The Silver Ferns are being advised to seek permission to perform the well-known Ka Mate haka.
Good Taste: Pinot movement
The New Zealand pinot noir movement is gathering pace and the great and good of the wine world jetted in from Singapore, Stockholm and San Francisco last week to experience Central Otago's take on the grape.
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) miss Laneway due to flight
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) will not play the Auckland Laneway Festival today due to a flight from Singapore that was delayed by more than seven hours.
<i>Sri Mahkota</i>, Grafton
It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.
Chinese company bid for PGG Wrightson
Chinese agricultural company Agria Corp is aiming to lift its shareholding in PGG Wrightson from the current 19 per cent to a majority stake in a bid with New Hope Group, one of China's largest agricultural and food corporations.