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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Gerard Butler afraid of becoming the next Tiger Woods

The Scottish actor admits he is afraid anyone he sleeps with will go on to sell their story so is much more cautious about his behaviour.

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Full interview with Calexico's Joey Burns

Calexico's frontman Joey Burns sits down with Nightline's Tova O'Brien for a chat. Watch the full interview.

Semi Precious Weapons: Guns and glamour

Lady Gaga is set to perform two massive gigs this weekend at Auckland's Vector Arena, along with her mates, Semi Precious Weapons.

Calexico, bringing the quiet to Wellington

Calexico travel - a lot. And New Zealand could be their next muse.

Metalcore legends Converge in NZ for two shows

If reviews are anything to judge them by, American metal-core act Converge may be one of the most consistent bands on the planet.

MUSIC NEWS

Semi Precious Weapons: Guns and glamour

Lady Gaga is set to perform two massive gigs this weekend at Auckland's Vector Arena, along with her mates, Semi Precious Weapons.

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Semi Precious Weapons - full interview

Lady Gaga once supported them, and now they're returning the favour.

Lady Gaga planning 3D concert release

Lady Gaga's Monster Ball tour is about to get even more graphic.

Lady Gaga mentors newcomer DeRulo

Jason DeRulo has found a pop mentor in Lady Gaga, who thinks he's 'special'.

New Michael Jackson tribute planned by Jermaine

Jermaine Jackson is planning a Michael Jackson tribute concert in London this year.

ODD NEWS

Armed robber makes off with massive haul of $6

They say crime doesn't pay. For one robber in California, it did - but not much.

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Man breaks into church to watch porn

Charges have been filed against an Iowa man who broke into a church where he used the institution's electronic equipment to watch pornography.

'Irritable bowel syndrome' actually a baby

A British woman has given birth, although she had no idea she was pregnant.

Chef creates cheese from wife's breast milk

A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese".

Who'd pay $2800 for two bottles of spirits?

From time to time, things pop up which you know are crazy - but they're almost too crazy to ignore.

LIFESTYLE NEWS

Real women have curves at Louis Vuitton

Bodacious models, their curves barely under wraps in 1940s-style skirtsuits, paraded in looks meant for real women at Louis Vuitton's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear display on Wednesday.

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Who makes the best hot cross buns?

Easter is three weeks away, and for many of us a good hot cross bun is a must.

'Irritable bowel syndrome' actually a baby

A British woman has given birth, although she had no idea she was pregnant.

Tobacco company fronts at select committee

A tobacco company manager has admitted nicotine is addictive and said no cigarette is safe.

Real women have curves at Louis Vuitton

Bodacious models, their curves barely under wraps in 1940s-style skirtsuits, paraded in looks meant for real women at Louis Vuitton's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear display on Wednesday.

HEALTH NEWS

'Irritable bowel syndrome' actually a baby

A British woman has given birth, although she had no idea she was pregnant.

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Tobacco company fronts at select committee

A tobacco company manager has admitted nicotine is addictive and said no cigarette is safe.

Maori smoking inquiry - BAT to front up

Politicans at a select committee hearing have been accused of milking the tobacco industry for taxes.

Harawira calls for complete tobacco, cigarette ban

The country’s biggest cigarette company will front MPs looking at the impact of tobacco on Maori today.

Auckland man severely injured after balcony fall

A man is in Auckland Hospital with broken bones and a severe head injury after falling from a first storey balcony.

RELATIONSHIPS NEWS

How young is too young for swimming lessons?

For a long, skinny, island nation, wonderfully placed in the South Pacific Ocean, we are not the best swimmers.

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Wedding tips, tricks and trends

Oscar Wilde once said: "marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence".

Dating tips for men

First dates can be as harrowing as they can be exciting.

Jessica Simpson hopes Mayer can 'sort himself out'

Jessica Simpson says she hasn't forgiven John Mayer, after he described their sex life as "crazy".

Woman live tweets abortion

A woman in Florida, who gave a running commentary of her abortion on Twitter, says she's astonished by the backlash she's received.