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Small NZ town bakes record-breaking scone
The town's business association baked the world's largest scone, weighing in at just over 120kg, the previous record was 60kg.
Rugby: Discipline pays off for Northland
Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship.
Slash to the bone
Former G N'R star Slash is heading to New Zealand for a festival of guitaring. Scott Kara asked him for a few playing pointers and about his guitar heroes.
He's going to the chapel
Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.
Female postie bids to row Tasman solo
Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.
Waitara teen hit by car dies in hospital
A Waitara teenager died in New Plymouth Hospital early this morning after being struck by a van.