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March 6 2013, updated 1:00am

Sonny Bill Williams will make his NRL return for the Sydney Roosters from the interchange bench in Thursday's season opener at Allianz Stadium.

SBW riding the pine for Roosters

Sonny Bill Williams will make his NRL return for the Sydney Roosters from the interchange bench.

Fiji police admit beating

The beating Fiji police have launched an investigation into a horrific video showing police beating a prisoner.

Peeping sailor jailed over videos

Navy technician dismissed from the service and jailed after pleading guilty to filming women showering.

Education boss given $425k payout

Education Minister Hekia Parata is not commenting on the more than $425,000 paid to the ministry's former head after she resigned last year.

'As a human being... help'

An emergency operator pleaded with a nurse refusing to perform CPR on dying woman at a US rest home.

Why Twitter misses the mark

New US study suggests the microblog zeitgeist differs markedly from mainstream public opinion.

Fatal crash closes Desert Rd

White crosses, death, road toll, grave One person is dead and another injured after a crash which has closed the Desert Rd over night.

Man injures himself during arrest

Police have arrested the man wanted in relation to a serious assault on an elderly Christchurch couple last week.

Twin babies' bodies found

Man found after couple's assault

Orca

Back for a spot of lunch

It's the killer spot for orcas, as Wellington harbour's climes prove too good to leave.

Toyota i-ROAD concept

Toyota has unveiled a two-seat, three-wheeler concept that blends car-like driveability and insulation from the elements with the practicality of a tiny scooter-sized footprint.

Drug ruling 'victory for poor'

Pill India's patent appeals office has rejected a plea to stop the production of a cheaper generic version of a cancer drug.

Australian faces sex charges

A 93-year-old Australian man accused of rape in one of Thailand's worst child sex abuse cases is likely never to face justice.

Chavez's respiratory problems worsen

Deputy PM leads Kenya vote

SUSPICIONS: Sergei Filin, artistic director of Russia's Bolshoi Ballet, after the acid attack that nearly blinded him.

Bolshoi acid attack suspect held

A suspect has been detained over an acid attack that nearly blinded the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet.

Trade Me sells Treat Me

Trade Me Trade Me is selling its daily deals site Treat Me in a management buy-out led by Treat Me boss James MacAvoy, a founder of DVD rental service Fatso.

Warehouse leads market rebound

The NZ sharemarket rebounded in today's trading with the Warehouse Group leading gainers while Sky Network television fell.

Float attracts high interest

Rain too little, too late

Zara

Zara mogul reclusive billionaire

The self-made man behind the Zara fashion house has amassed a staggering fortune estimated at US$57 billion.

Guarding your income

neilson Premium hikes for income protection insurance are predicted in the wake of a soft job market and increasing layoffs.

The grass is greener on the hedge

Not all hedge funds are outdated or expensive - but their fees are often unjustified, writes Carmel Fisher.

Rental property, politics and risk

Don't be asleep at the switch

credit

Credit union growth stifled

A link-up between NZ and Canadian credit unions shows how hamstrung by red tape they are in this country.

White House back unlocking

White House Unlocking Obama administration believes smartphone and tablet users should be allowed to unlock their phones and use the devices on network of their choosing.

Couples get their own chat room

Blog: Can't bear to be separated from your "boo"? Avocado gives cyber-coupling a healthy nudge.

Secret Dotcom hearing

Ex post Apocalypto

Pirate Bay moving to North Korea?

Pirate Bay moving to North Korea?

Blog post claims controversial file sharing website to move part of its operation through secretive state.

Get Paris-worthy hair

Paris-worthy hair This front row-ready look ticks off all the trend boxes and is super easy to create at home.

Runway-ready cat eyes

We've found a fool-proof technique to getting your cat eye right every time.

Stuff's daily street style

The expert way to taste coffee

Sleeping

The A to ZZZ of a good rest

Have a headache? Your pillow may be too low. How you sleep can determine how well you sleep.

Australia's gay film ban 'embarrassing'

james Franco Actor James Franco has taken to YouTube to voice his disappointment over the ban of gay film, I Want Your Love.

Heidi Klum's new gig

Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum will be a new judge on the popular TV talent show American's Got Talent.

Is this Russell Crowe's new flame?

Adele has nothing to sing about

Justin Bieber

Bieber booed for tardiness

Justin Bieber was greeted by a flood of boos when he arrived two hours late to his concert at London's O2 Arena.

Monarchy 'out of date'

Queen We need an effective head of state who is empowered to act in the interests of New Zealand, Savage writes.

Help map NZ swimming spots

The gravel road is worth the trip to get to this swimming spot near Nelson, Alex Bryant says.

Four job losses in two years

Redundancy? Bring it on!

Sunset

Beautiful Himatangi Beach sunset

This sunset made for a great start to the weekend at Himatangi Beach for Andy May.

In midtown Manhattan

NY_Strap At the Grace hotel the pool occupies prime real estate, visible from the lobby, accessible from the lounge and right next to the elevators.

Mediaeval towns

Just 90 minutes from Rome, there's wonders aplenty at an uncommon Italian hill town.

Corsets and bustles

Crystal clear waters

Thailand island

Thai me down

In a country with endless ways to get wet here are five of the best.

Wraps off the Wraith

Rolls-Royce Wraith. Rolls-Royce has taken the wraps of the Wraith, the most powerful car in its history.

Porsche reveals 911 GT3

New road racer packs 350kW and four-wheel steering.

Mini's real-life video game

Lambo's $5.6m car leaked

Toyota i-ROAD concept

Commuter of the future

Toyota unveils scooter with a roof.

Black Sox top Argentina

Heinie Shannon Hobbling Heinie Shannon restored some pitching pride to the Black Sox in a 2-1 win over Argentina

Bracewell ruled out of test

Doug Bracewell is ruled out of the first cricket test against England after party mishap.

Super Rugby podcast - Ep 3

Eels facing uphill battle

Shaun Johnson

Johnson to start for Warriors

Shaun Johnson has recovered from his elbow injury to lineout for the Warriors in their opening NRL match with the Eels.

Lance Rosser

A breath of fresh air

A 1920s diary and photograph album, now a book, represent a life reclaimed.

The Last of Us

Ex post Apocalypto

There's something unique in post apocalyptic The Last of Us, one of 2013's most anticipated games.

La Santa Muerte

The ultimate multi-tasker

Drug smugglers, immigrants, artists, gay activists and the poor are drawn to La Santa Muerte.

Thailand island

Thai me down

In a country with endless ways to get wet here are five of the best.

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Healthy foods can play a role in our moods and for growing, hormonal teens- can make life a lot easier for mum. So how does food affect mood?

Simone Rank

Yummy Mummy business

Simone Rank's idea for a child friendly mum focussed exercise programme has grown into a business that makes a real difference in the lives of her clients.

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Ins and outs of acupuncture

I am not a fan of needles, but research has shown acupuncture can help with infertility, so I decided to give it a go.

Matt Calman

Leaving the Day Job

Matt Calman says some of the dad's in his Dad's Coffee Group feel a societal pressure that being a stay at home dad makes them less manly.

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Holy row over toilet paper

Toilet paper maker pulls Bible quotes from its products after promotion goes awry.

Plane

An encounter of the turd kind

"Leak" from a plane is thought to be responsible for a faeces icicle that hit a caravan.

Batman

'Batman' gets his man

Mystery man dressed as the caped crusader hands over a suspect wanted for burglary.

Zorro the piglet

Zorro hogs the limelight

Zorro the piglet cannot fly, but he sure can ride the waves.

Knot

Gifts the next time around

How many of a person's marriages do you morally have to give presents for?

The Last of Us

Clickers tough to kill

Blog: Meet the blind but deadly "clickers", villains in the post-apocalyptic The Last of Us.

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Homegrown's danger

On stage there was smoking, drinking and cussing. In the audience were kids and teens.

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Good morning, Internet

I read my messages in bed, after I wake up. The serious smartphone stuff I leave for the bus.

Ruapehu

Ruapehu risk assessed

Chance of eruption at Mt Ruapehu believed declining, but temperatures remain high.

Nasa Mars Rover Curiosity

Mars rover powers off

Radiation cited as cause for Nasa Mars rover Curiosity's shutdown before rock could be tested.

Shark

Sharks 'underdog' of the sea

At least 97 million sharks killed in 2010, with fewer born, endangering their future.

Microscope

'Zombie' origin for life studied

Microbes that barely move and live millions of years could be the source of all life on Earth.

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