Late night Shopping brings out the stars

Wellington’s hottest stars braved a chilly night for the premiere of local film Shopping at the Embassy Theatre. Family, friends and stars such as Bret McKenzie, Ladi6, Oscar Kightley and Taika Waititi mingled at the opening night of Kapiti film-making duo Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland’s first feature film

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The Bangles, ’80s hitmakers, still making sweet harmony

While shoulder pads and big hair are no longer part of the Bangles’ repertoire, those glorious harmonies remain. The ’80s band (whose members aren’t entirely sold on that description) recently powered through a set at Sirus XM Radio’s New York headquarters as part of the company’s “Artist Confidential” series.

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The Drew Peterson Murder Case: Will Hearsay Evidence Seal His Fate?

“Testimony from the grave.” That’s what prosecutors are calling a key part of their strategy against Drew Peterson, the former Illinois police officer arrested last week on charges that he murdered the third of his four wives. It may sound like just another melodramatic turn in the tabloid tale of Peterson, who has been under a cloud of suspicion since his petite fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared in the fall of 2007 after reportedly telling relatives that she wanted to leave what she described as an abusive relationship. But the prosecution’s strategy against Peterson, 55, could in fact be based on a controversial new Illinois law that allows for the admission of hearsay testimony.

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Drew Peterson charged with murder, authorities say

Drew Peterson, the former police sergeant who authorities call the prime suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, has been indicted on murder charges related to his third wife, the Illinois state attorney’s office said. Illinois state police said Peterson was taken into custody Thursday.

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