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Singer heads off to two years prison on drugs charges

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.

Royal visitor seen at Kapiti beach

Mystery over Frenchman's injuries in Wellington

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 <i>Hobbit</i> movies.

Elderly couple robbed at gunpoint in Hutt Valley home

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.

Four arrested over Wellington crime spree

Hungry witness sought after attempted takeaway shop robbery

Parents of missing woman arrive in NZ

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.

Emergency response at airport

Removal truck crashes into vehicle, house

Police: Suspicious fires not linked

Two lower North Island schools burned overnight, amid fears a copycat arsonist is on the loose.

Rugby: Hore makes his point on a messy night

Honours are shared on an evening of low standards, spilled balls and sloppy handling.

Fire at abandoned Petone school