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Piper murderer gets life sentence
The man who admitted murdering Raymond Piper has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 14 years.
Soccer: Blame me says Herbert
Coach Ricki Herbert is taking the blame squarely on his shoulders for the Wellington Phoenix' form slump in the A-League.
Labour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-election
Labour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.
Serepisos woes won't put Phoenix in jeopardy: CEO
The Phoenix CEO has guaranteed the future of the soccer club, despite the IRD seeking $3.58 million from owner Terry Serepisos.
<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelection
Matt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.
Good Taste: Raise a glass
Toast. Is it: A) Bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat B) A call to raise glasses in honour of a person or thing C) A Martinborough festival for 10,000 New Zealand food and wine lovers D) All of the above?