Grand Master beats the lot
40 games of chess simultaneously
Eating disorders surge
Children as young as six are being admitted to hospitals with eating disorders every year.
Gorge progress pleases
Fine weather has helped progress in clearing the Manawatu Gorge slip.
Bridge No 2 at least decade away
The prospect of a second bridge across the Manawatu River is likely to slip at least another 10 years into the future.
Horowhenua dangers
There may not be warning signs up at the moment but that doesn't mean it's safe to swim in Lake Horowhenua.
Reparation ordered over injuries
A pulp mill has been fined $37,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he fell 3 1/2 metres at a forestry site near Ohakune.
Runner takes on relay with no training
One week out from a 67 1/2-kilometre run and Shaun Rolston has his feet up.
Grand Master beats the lot
Your brains would boil watching New Zealand chess correspondence Grand Master Mark Noble play 40 games simultaneously.
Kids robbed of playground fun
Ride a 'cool way to come to school'
Ups and downs for early flyers
Early aviation in Palmerston North had its share of thrills and spills
Stags bowler in doubt for decider
Veteran pace bowler Michael Mason has thrown an injury scare through the Central Districts camp ahead of tomorrow's national one-day final against Auckland in New Plymouth.
Time for players to step up
Young players have been doing the job for YoungHeart Manawatu this season, but after a draw last weekend, the inexperienced guys will have another step up this weekend.
Red Sox loom as dark horses
Kiwi teens racing for top
McClure's kit helps both sides
Despite being one of three major mallet makers in the country, it seemed Mike McClure's customers had a better idea of how to use his products than he did while competing in Feilding this weekend.
Salary stress increases
Salary pressue is building across New Zealand, but employers here seem both less able and less willing to meet market expectations.
Roll on 2050
In the world of 2050, NZ will have economic bragging rights over the rest of the developed world.
Blowouts hit $200m
Fish expert makes challenge
Airport is flying high
If you haven't passed through Auckland Airport's international terminal recently you might be surprised at a few changes.
Working together for lake's sake
There will not be much swimming in Lake Horowhenua this summer after its water was revealed to be potentially fatal if swallowed by children or animals.
Acquired taste
Our weekly restaurant reviews resumed yesterday for the first time this year, after taking a break for a couple of months.
Day care critic roundly rubbished
Better get used to body scanners
The polarising nature of SBW
Sonny Bill Williams' boxing match in Hamilton this week had all the sporting significance of a theatre production.
Lameness undetected
A lecturer warns of the costs of lameness in dairy herds, writes Jill Galloway.
Rain clouds have silver lining
The wet summer weather has contributed to record milk production and other benefits. Jill Galloway reports.
Targeting Fonterra
Ready for cut and thrust
Primed to meat and greet
Gary Harris is a larger-than-life character – perhaps the butcher's manual says you have to be.
Gilding the Lilley
Genius, introvert, and chameleon are just three of the terms used to describe Australian comedian Chris Lilley, whose show Angry Boys has just aired on New Zealand television.
The agony and the ecstasy
The secret of life is to live in the present and make the most of your family while you have them; that's Jorge Sandoval's philosophy on life.
The great reformer
Mini motors up to speed
Air force to be reckoned with
Bagpipes: love them or hate them. Nobody's neutral.
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Another triumph for Eastwood
Mrs Hoover up there in her after-life will not look very kindly on producer Clint Eastwood for his portrayal of her little boy.
Boys and the powers that be
Some of the movie Chronicle feels a little far-fetched, but even these moments are strangely endearing.
Tough going, but compelling
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo will seize you and shake you till your teeth rattle, with not many viewers coming away unscathed.
Would you ever spring a divorce on an unsuspecting spouse on the radio?
Feeling fruity?
Apples, pears and lemons are all very nice, but why not grow something a little more exotic.
Gilding the Lilley
Genius, introvert, and chameleon are just three of the terms used to describe Australian comedian Chris Lilley.
And the winner is...
Things have come full circle for 2011 Globe Theatre Awards adjudicator Richard Mays.
