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Canterbury fullback Colin Slade

Canterbury go back-to-back

Canterbury claimed back-to-back Air NZ Cup titles with a 28-20 win over Wellington in Christchurch.

Meridian wind farm rejected

By MARTA STEEMAN - The Press

State power company Meridian Energy is looking at its options to fight an Environment Court rejection of its huge $2 billion wind farm in Central Otago.

Parents of disabled child seek damages

By REBECCA TODD - The Press

A couple are fighting for compensation after having a disabled child who they would have aborted had they known of her condition.

Saxton's detention in $1m house with a view

By KEITH LYNCH and NZPA - The Press

A helicopter pilot convicted of stealing pounamu on the West Coast began his six-month home detention sentence yesterday in a million-dollar house in Picton.

Carter, Tialata bet on the final

All Blacks team-mates Dan Carter and Neemia Tialata have a $500 bet riding on tonight's Canterbury-Wellington NPC rugby final.

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Killer held sway over street kids

It has been 2 1/2 years since 18-year-old Rachel, not her real name, saw Thomas Christie.

MP finding alliance 'a bit of a struggle'

Firebrand Maori Party MP Hone Harawira – under attack for an explosive email – says he could quit at the next election over his party's support for National.

Family angry campervan driver not prosecuted

Paramedic 'told firefighters to get woman out of house'

Penney for your thoughts

Seven years Rob Penney has been at the helm of the Canterbury team, as either an assistant or head coach.

NZ's power, pace will undo Wales

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's old cliche was about as succinct as it got in the buildup to tomorrow morning's test.

Memories of loss vivid for ABs great

Kiwis ready for hit man

Canterbury go back-to-back

Canterbury claimed back-to-back Air NZ Cup titles with a 28-20 win over Wellington in Christchurch.

Nato fire kills Afghan forces

Nato forces mistakenly killed seven Afghan soldiers and police in an air strike during a battle while searching for two missing American soldiers in Afghanistan.

G20 nations maintain stimulus

Finance officials from G20 countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured.

US health reform advances

Berlin Wall dominoes set to topple

G20 protest

Heads in sand G20 protest

Twenty activists donned suits and ties and buried their heads in the sand on a Scottish beach to protest against a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of 20 powerful nations.

Tower turns guns on Vero

Tower's insurance arm has upped the ante in an extraordinary and bitter legal battle over the rights to sell insurance to ANZ National Bank's customers.

Slow start but hopes high

A property fund with no property to its name and few investors, but still it's hanging in there. Rob Stock reports.

The year of living comfortably

Investors' $233 million buried

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The quick and the dud

IN the past two years, Australia's top financial regulator has begun 19 lawsuits aimed at recovering money for investors in the failed property finance and development group Westpoint.

Miss England gives up crown

Rachel Christie Miss England has given up her title after reports she had been involved in a nightclub brawl with another beauty queen.

Peter Andre reunites with Katie Price

Peter Andre reunited with Katie Price after his step-son Harvey was taken ill.

Del Toro promises 'magic'

Hulk 'Mo' mentor for Movember

Katy Perry

Brand made Perry 'naughtier'

Russell Brand persuaded Katy Perry flash her flesh while presenting the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Bra promises to banish wrinkles

bra A woman has invented a bra which promises to rid women of unsightly cleavage wrinkles.

Electric cars offer cheaper future

Electric vehicles have a bright future in New Zealand and could save the country $8.2 billion over 50 years, according to a report made public this week.

Veges and fruit, value and vim

A leader in his field

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Shapeshifter album live in Christchurch

Shapeshifter have come for your soul. Sam Trevethick talks to VICKI ANDERSON about the best ways to fend off energy-sucking vampires on their highly anticipated new album.

PC Buyer's Guide: Motherboards

pc buyers guide Choosing the right parts for a new PC purchase can be a baffling ordeal. Here are some tips to make a smart buy.

Guide to MP3 players

MP3 players let you enjoy music, photos and videos on the go. Here are the basics.

Telstra's Twitter account hijacked

Review: BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Handsfree

Review: Hustle Kings


Hustle Kings is an easy to pick up pool title accessible to the masses.

Bugatti reprises Type 57

thumb Galibier isn't just the name of one of the most difficult French alpine passes.

Not-so-abominable crash test!

Skoda's Yeti gets top marks for safety, writes DAVE MOORE.

Jeep thrills

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Windblown

Supercharged and named after an Arab breeze, VW's Scirocco coupe looks a lot more expensive than it is, writes DAVE MOORE.

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A leader in his field

Chris Moore talks to an artistic thoroughbred about his equine paintings.

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One knight only

Rosa Shiels talks Sir Michael Parkinson about his life, career and knighthood.

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