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![My invitation to dine with Peter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
My invitation to dine with Peter
What goes on behind the scenes when leading chef Peter Gordon collaborates with a leading company to launch a new product.
![NZ scientist Russian spy suspect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
![Earthquake hits Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Earthquake hits Palmerston North
An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.
![Washed up sperm whale set alight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Washed up sperm whale set alight
A huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.
![Wet weather set to clear for weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.
![No jail for drink driver who caused death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No jail for drink driver who caused death
A Masterton woman, who caused the death of an elderly dial-a-driver while she was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, has escaped jail.
![Cold blast on the way for South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cold blast on the way for South Island
A southerly blast is headed for the lower South Island tonight, with showers and storms predicted elsewhere around the country.
![Five in hospital after overnight crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five in hospital after overnight crashes
Five people have been admitted to hospital following two separate crashes in the lower North Island overnight.
![More floods possible for South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More floods possible for South Island
Further flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.
![Wharekauhau: A rowlocking good time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wharekauhau: A rowlocking good time
Horseplay at Wharekauhau is a breathtaking affair, says Diana Balham.
![PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns
John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.
![Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases
A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.