Govt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talks

Nick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen. More

2700 hospital workers to strike around NZ

More than 2700 hospital service workers around the country will strike this Friday over stalled wage negotiations. More

'I never wanted him to die,' teen says of retired teacher

An 18-year-old woman breaks down as she tells a jury she hadn't intended to kill retired Opotiki teacher John Rowe, only knock him out, then steal from him. More

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Twizel adventurer Kylie Wakelin. Photo / Sarah Ivey
NZ woman stand-in starts 800km trek to South Pole

Twizel adventurer Kylie Wakelin today started her unexpected ski journey to the South Pole towing an 80kg sled with food, fuel and equipment. More

Brent Impey, Mediaworks chief executive. Photo / Chris Skelton
CEO of TV3 owner MediaWorks resigns

Brent Impey says he'll stand down as chief executive of MediaWorks NZ Ltd, owner of TV3, at the end of the year. More

Daniel Flynn has been receiving help from former NZ batting coach Mark O'Neill. Photo / Getty Images
Cricket: Old coaches still on call for help

Two former casualties of the NZ Cricket coaching shake-up are grooming a vulnerable batting line-up for tomorrow's first test against Pakistan. More

The All Blacks’ last test in Marseille was against Italy at the 2007 World Cup. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Rugby: Bitter memories spurring All Blacks Photos

The World Cup quarter final loss in Cardiff is driving the All Blacks in Marseille, writes NZPA's Mark Geenty. More

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The body of Nicholas Pike, pictured, has never been found. Photo / Supplied Murder accused, brazen, bold, court told

A fugitive from the law showed exceptionally violent, confident and calculating behaviour before he murdered his… More

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The trouble with the might-is-right, majority rules brand of democracy has always been painfully obvious for those of us accustomed to occupying minority perches. Tapu Misa on the March for Democracy

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South Australian Premier Mike Rann is embroiled in a sex scandal with an ex-Parliamentary waitress. Photo / Richard Robinson Top Aussie Govt official blasts 'malicious' barmaid sex claims

South Australian Premier Mike Rann says a broadcast interview in which a waitress revealed details of their affair contains "totally false" allegations, but he has not denied the relationship. More

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Sideswipe: Secret recipe spring roll Video

This Chinese name reads "secret recipe spring roll", says Sideswipe reader Danny Lam. More

Sideswipe: An easy mistake

An easy mistake to make. * * * A reader writes: "While…

Waverley Council in Sydney dish out some helpful advice to stop smokers from 'tossing' cigarette butts around.
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Would-be armed robber eats the evidence.

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More finance failures likely

The Reserve Bank and Treasury's expectations of significant further finance company failures increased rapidly. More

Business

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Prime Minister John Key. Photo / AP Maori Party to support ETS - bill to become law in days

The Government has reached an agreement with the Maori Party which will ensure that legislation setting up an… More

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We have found the candidate market has made a strong change. Kate Ross says many job-seekers have high salary expectations.

Sport

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Robbie Deans’ position has come under increasing scrutiny from the Australian media. Photo / Getty Images Rugby: ARU backs Deans after Scotland defeat

SYDNEY - Embattled Wallabies' coach Robbie Deans still has the full support of the Australian Rugby Union following… More

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This All Black team is stuck in third gear and rugby, the game, is travelling about the same at best. Chris Rattue on an average All Blacks performance against England

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Steven Joyce. Photo / Mark Mitchell Rivals hit out at Telecom IT separation waiver

Telecom has an extra nine months to sort out key IT systems after Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce… More

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Size of Super City boards worries leaders Photos

A proposal for large local boards in the Super City is causing anxiety among Auckland mayors and community leaders. More

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Push on for big Christmas spend-up

Retailers hope to persuade shoppers to spend at least $250 million more than during last year's festive season. More

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Will Davison’s title hopes have been crushed after crashing out at the Barbagallo Raceway yesterday. Photo / Getty Images Motorsport: Title Whincup's to lose after rival crashes out

PERTH - All Ford's Jamie Whincup has to do is turn up in Sydney in a fortnight, and the V8 Supercar championship… More

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Police stopping a car as boy racers drive past in Christchurch earlier this year. File photo / Herald on Sunday The Job Tour: Redundancies, boy racers in Christchurch Video Photos

We're touring NZ looking at issues affecting young people entering the job market. We report from Christchurch. More

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Kate Ross: Flurry of pre-Christmas recruitment

In reviewing company statistics from previous years, December for us is always strong. Businesses are thinking… More

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A rhinestone-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson the first time he performed the Moonwalk has been sold at auction for $350,000. Photo / AP Jackson glove sells for $350,000

A rhinestone-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson the first time he performed the Moonwalk has been sold at auction for $350,000. More

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife of six years. Photo / AP Dawson's Creek star to divorce
Midnight Youth at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust Fundraiser. Photo / Norrie Montgomery Hard man of music sobs on stage
Stan Walker has previously performed mainly in church. Photo / Herald on Sunday Australian Idol winner announced
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Spot magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Photo / Supplied South Africa: Winning goals Photos

Follow the beautiful game with a host of unforgettable and diverse experiences in South Africa. More

The St Mary's churchyard is so quaintly gothic you have to remind yourself it's real and not merely a spooky film set. Photo / Kerri Jackson Whitby: Heroes and villains Photos
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Fruit leather and preserved berries for sale at Darband. Photo / Jill Worrall Sampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountains Photos
Sanna and I on Mt Victoria in Auckland. Photo / Matt Kennedy-Good Kiwi at home: Introducing The Big Domestic Experience

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Wellington's Beehive has been named the third-ugliest building in the world by virtualtourist.com. Photo / Mark Mitchell Beehive labelled ugly Photos

New Zealand's Parliament Building has been named the third ugliest building in the world by a tourism website. More

Designer Dion Lee. Photo / Nick Hudson Dion Lee: Australia's new design star Photos
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One of the diets advocates eating full-fat foods in moderation to improve sex drive. Photo / Bradley Ambrose Doctor to expose 'quick-fix' diet myths
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