'We weren't on a beach'
Frustrated passengers have slammed Air NZ for poor customer service, lack of communication and sympathy, as another plane is delayed overnight in Hong Kong.
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Police pursuit in Tauranga
A police operation is underway in Tauranga, with reports of a police pursuit and shots being fired.
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Departing MPs' memorable moments
Some of Parliament's longest-serving MPs -including Tony Ryall and Shane Ardern - said their farewells today, and shared some of their most memorable moments.
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Students' photos sent to paedophile
A relief teacher sent photos of primary school pupils to a man he knew was seeking medical help for his sexual attraction to children.
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'Large trough' to bring rain and gales
Enjoy the sunshine while it last as a "large trough" of cold weather is set to move over the country, bringing with it rain and gales.
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Dotcom ordered to reveal his assets
A judge has ordered internet mogul Kim Dotcom to reveal his assets after fears he is asset-dumping by bankrolling his internet Party.
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Crewe murders: 'They haven't moved on'
Major shortcomings are revealed in a review into the Crewe murders investigation, but Arthur Allan Thomas' family have dismissed it for failing to get the truth.
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Dope grower stole $17,685 of power
A Rotorua man stole almost $18,000 worth of electricity to power a cannabis-growing operation in his Hannahs Bay home, a court has been told.
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Nation's worst crossing removed
A busy Tauranga pedestrian crossing was listed as the most dangerous in the country before it was removed late last year, new figures show.
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Act comments 'grotesque' - Devoy
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy has let rip at Act Leader Jamie Whyte, labelling his comments that Maori enjoy legal privilege "grotesque and inflammatory"…
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Les Mills tells members what to wear
Members of a Les Mills gym have been told they can only wear certain brands of clothing if they plan to stand near the front of some fitness classes, because they were…
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How many more gold medals to come?
Herald reporters David Leggat and Kris Shannon, who are covering the Glasgow games, answer three questions on what to expect in the remaining days of competition.
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