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UK bank chief says bailouts caused 'sense of shame'

Cycling: Women take title in exciting battle

Film a royal triumph

Critics may be questioning its historical accuracy but Peter Conradi, co-author of the book that sparked the Oscar-nominated <i>The King’s Speech</i>, argues the main point is the relationship between friends.

Fashion Plate: Chris Langdon

Chris Langdon's style is influenced by travel - but she still thinks Auckland is the best shopping city in the world.

England: A peak at Keira

Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

Westfield posts healthy profit but vagueness on plans disappoints

Westfield Group delivered 2010 earnings in line with expectations amid improving global retail markets, but said it was too early to ramp up existing plans for new development investment of up to A$1 billion ($1.3 billion) a year.

Lower incomes driving higher death rate: study

Mother's tearful plea to have her daughter sterilised

The mother of a pregnant woman with learning difficulties pleaded with a UK court yesterday for her daughter to be sterilised to stop her having any more children.

Online voucher scheme Groupon hits UK with a bang

It was the kind of flash mob that only the internet can generate.

Writer keen to acknowledge inner strength

Having led a lonely childhood, Lesley Pearse knows what it is to seek a better life. Now she is helping women to help others. She tells Stephen Jewell how.

Cricket: Ponting tells middle order to shape up

NZ stocks start week on positive note

Book Review: <i>We Had It So Good</i>

Here's a story about how to become middle-aged and middle-class - without noticing it.

Kates battle for the wedding of the year

Different kinds of royalty will soon be walking up the aisle. But whose big day will be bigger?

Shredded-body fears for widow

Peter Bills: Barmy Brits have well and truly gone to the dogs

My Auckland: Gulf Harbour

Ruth and Mark Hill have lived in Gulf Harbour for just over a year. Mark is the branch manager for a transport company in Mt Wellington, and Ruth is a full-time mum to their 21-month-old son Lachlan.

Love me, love my dog, say British