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DOC sprayed us with 1080 pellets - workers
The Taranaki District Health Board is investigating claims that the Department of Conservation showered its own workers with 1080 poison during an aerial drop.

Musical journey through Ethiopia
The name Nick Page might not be as well-known as Paul Simon, Damon Albarn or Ry Cooder but the British music producer has has a similar intrepid spirit when it comes to discovering music from around the world.

Love affair began in Paris
Francis Falceto still remembers the night in Paris he heard a record by Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed...

Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.

Fishing: Kiwiana calling
When you drive through the Awakino Gorge, you notice the sparkling stream down in the bed of the valley.

Surge in Kiwis looking for love online
The number of Kiwis using internet dating sites spiked in January, a poll has found.