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Sir Peter's surgery delays <i>Hobbit</i> filming
Sir Peter Jackson has undergone surgery after being admitted to Wellington Hospital with acute stomach pains.
Emergency landing at Dunedin Airport
A jet aircraft carrying 115 people had to make an emergency landing at Dunedin airport this evening after a bird-strike incident.
Murderer lays charges against witnesses
Convicted murderer Stephen Hudson has filed private prosecutions against witnesses who gave evidence against him.
Crown jewels
One of New Zealand's finest creations, Crown Lynn crockery, is being celebrated in a new exhibition. Viva meets some of its most passionate followers.
Wellington: A pinch of salt
Kerri Jackson swaps cocktails for maritime exploration on Wellington's waterfront.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Upgrade opens door to virtually infinite internet
Supply of old-style net addresses is fast running out - but help is at hand.
Police assaulted during mass disorder incident
A police sergeant was taken to hospital after allegedly being punched in the head a dozen times during an incident of mass disorder.
High-risk sex offender caught in bed with underage girl
A sex offender supposed to be under constant monitoring was allegedly found in bed with a 14-year-old girl.
NZ consumer confidence lifts in January
The first ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey of the new year has recorded a rise in consumer confidence, particularly in earthquake-hit Canterbury, but the survey's authors say households are still cautious.