The family of an Irishman are at war in New Zealand over his €300m business empire.

ARAS an Uachtarain yesterday staunchly defended its decision not to pay an Irish woman who celebrated her 100th birthday the customary gift cheque from President Mary McAleese.

A MAN in his 20s was arrested in Britain yesterday in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan, whose family are from Mayo.

A MOTHER and daughter from County Offaly had one of their best days out yesterday when they travelled to Dublin to collect their €3.7 million winnings from last weekend’s Lotto draw.