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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rapper TI and wife arrested

Police say Rapper TI and wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested in West Hollywood on drug charges.

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Digital artist Sean Kerr's unique exhibition

It's on at not just one but two galleries in Auckland – but be warned, you may be the one being watched.

Folk singer Flip Grater compared to Stevie Nicks

A Christchurch-born folk singer has begun a tour in Wellington tonight to promote her new album.

Richard Gere dislocates shoulder in movie stunt

Richard Gere is nursing a dislocated shoulder after injuring himself while filming for upcoming thriller The Double.

George Clooney frustrated over Dafur failure

George Clooney is frustrated his campaign to highlight the genocide in Darfur hasn't halted the ongoing killings.

MUSIC NEWS

Chris Martin unveils 'new chord' at Apple show

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave Apple employees a special treat on Wednesday when he performed a surprise show during a convention in California.

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Not naked, but definitely Famous

Auckland band The Naked and Famous are well on their way to becoming what the latter part of their name promises.

Morricone, Bjork awarded Polar Music Prize

Italian composer Ennio Morricone and Icelandic singer Bjork have received the 2010 Polar Music Prize from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf.

Robbie and Gary almost kiss and make up

The couple who fell out from the band Take That did everything but kiss as they very made up and launched a new song together.

Susan Boyle to sing for the pope

Susan Boyle feels humbled and honoured by the opportunity to sing for the Pope.

ODD NEWS

Car slams into store on camera

A black Grand Cherokee lost control on Route 20 and smashed through the front of a Four Mile country store.

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Deer drinks beer

A Chinese deer has become the local party animal in northern China's Shandong province after developing a taste for beer.

Escaped prisoner 'faster than Jonah Lomu'

A bold prisoner jumped the dock at Auckland District Court and made a bold bid for freedom, but was brought down by security guards in a nearby street.

Playboy bunny beats 'Mr T' to gravy wrestling title

More than 1000 people have flocked to the Rose N' Bowl pub in Lancashire for the annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships.

Football star's million-dollar hair

Most of us have insurance for our cars, homes and other valuables, but what about your hair?

LIFESTYLE NEWS

Stressed out shoppers make bad food choices - study

While some have suggested removing GST from healthy food, the Government does not believe that is viable.

Wheelchair user charged more for U2 tickets

One the year's hottest tickets officially go on sale tomorrow: U2.

Meet the artist who shatters the stereotype

Would a deaf person listen to music? Could a blind person paint?

Baby pygmy hippo at Poland zoo

A male pygmy hippopotamus, born in Poland's Wroclaw Zoo, has been seen by the public for the first time this week.

HEALTH NEWS

Mercury fillings made dental patients ill

For some patients, a trip to the dentist is just the beginning of a larger and more complex health problem.

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Radiographers to meet with DHBs

The radiographers' union is hoping to reach an agreement with DHBs in Auckland today ahead of a three-day strike planned to begin tomorrow.

Mercury fillings made dental patients ill

For some patients, a trip to the dentist is just the beginning of a larger and more complex health problem.

Heavy drinkers live longer?

A new study on alcohol suggests if you want to live long, it might pay to grab another beer and join the party.

Tough times causing ‘food stress’

Tough economic times are causing "food stress" in poor and middle-class households as they cut back spending on food.

RELATIONSHIPS NEWS

Father's Day - some interesting statistics

It's Father's Day this Sunday, and to celebrate Statistics New Zealand has released some interesting dad-related facts.

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Political correctness in Saturday sport

"Saturday brought with it the close of another football season..."

Over-parenting and the new breed of über-mums

"I am an über –mum, and you know what? I’m over it!", parenting blogger Melissa Jack writes.

Is negotiating infidelity the key to a happy relationship?

A former mistress says the biggest lesson she learned is to let your partner cheat.

Cougars and toy boys - modern day myths?

Cougars: some young men fear them, others desire them, but new research suggest they may just be a modern-day myth.