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Back in Vogue
A new exhibition celebrates New Zealand's very own edition from the swinging sixties, of the world's fashion bible.

Retail therapy: WOW, that's incredible
Tickets are now on sale for one of the most spectacular events of the year - the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards in Wellington. Bringing together art and fashion in a two-hour show.

Dame Edna joins Hobbit cast
It's goodbye possums and hello hobbits as director Sir Peter Jackson has announced that Australia's Barry Humphries will have a role in his Hobbit movies.

Police seek witnesses to Wellington attack
Police are keen to talk to a French student, who was badly hurt in an attack in central Wellington.

Parts of Hutt Valley without power after car crash
Power is out to areas of the Hutt Valley after a car hit a power pole on Eastern Hutt Rd, in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita.

Same-sex date banned at school ball
A Wellington boys' college has banned a student from bringing his male date to this weekend's school ball.

Fiji rebel's visit to NZ terrible risk, says activist
Campaigner says colonel's visit sends wrong message given his links to Suva's troubles.

Rugby: Eaton the next Hurricane set to be released
Deals on the table for Jane, Weepu and Gear but lock unlikely to get an offer.