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Making more of veges (+recipe)
We know they're good for us and now this tempting cookbook gives us more ways to enjoy our greens.

Till death do us part: Why marriage leads to a long life
A study of the benefits of relationships has confirmed a truth that many have long held to be self evident: marriage is good for you.

Fake NZ doctor lied about London bombings
A fake NZ doctor hailed as a hero after London's 2005 bombing lied about her role in helping the victims, an inquest has been told.

Friendly fire incident - Britain turns on its game industry
The British government has fragged its own games industry - tax changes could shrink it by a massive 24 per cent.

SPY: Aja's new man and Rachel's new collection
Celebrity blonde Aja Rock and her husband David Southcombe have welcomed a new addition to their family: a baby boy named Hendrix - presumably in a tribute to Jimi.

Baby Aston finally uncovered in the UK
Most could hardly believe it wasn't a joke, but the Toyota iQ-based Aston Martin Cygnet has finally been revealed in the flesh.

Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy secretly engaged - reports
The Fool's Gold actress - who is 14 weeks pregnant with her first child with the Muse rocker - reportedly held an "intimate" bash to celebrate their union with their closest friends and family at an exclusive London hotel on Monday.

Ex-mandarins rebut Blair's claims on Iraq
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's claim that his Cabinet colleagues were fully aware of his determination to deal with Saddam Hussein has been bluntly called into question by testimony from two of his most senior officials.

UK schoolboy's murder 'planned on Facebook'
The 15-year-old was repeatedly stabbed and left to die on the floor of a London tube station during rush-hour, a UK court has heard.

Increase in cocoa prices could see cost of chocolate rise
Cocoa prices shot up this week after the Ivory Coast said it was contemplating an export ban.

Plenty of copy-Kates, precious few princes
Talent agencies in the UK are scrambling to find decent lookalikes for Prince William to keep up with the surge in demand.

UK holds up NZ up as worthy Afghanistan example
British Defence Secretary Liam Fox slammed other countries for not pulling their weight in Afghanistan.

<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Britain's nanny state
This week, the British Government has given its rubber stamp to two quite unique parenting ideas, writes Dita De Boni.

Woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend, watching body burn
A former NZ horse trainer is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend in the UK and watching his body burn while she drank red wine with a friend.

Hague wants to build on trust
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague said there was a "deep trust" between NZ and Britain but the relationship could be even closer.