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Nelson Mandela has died, age 95, with South African President Jacob Zuma announcing "our nation has lost its greatest son"…
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Tributes to Nelson Mandela
Prime Minister John Key has called Nelson Mandela an inspirational man who led South African out of apartheid and into modern times.
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Gray: Mandela's golden Cup moment
Special is an overworked description in sport. We use it far too much in journalism and hear it every day to define occasions or incidents which in a lapse of time…
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Cricket probe in three countries
The ICC anti-corruption panel is believed to be looking at matches involving NZ players that took place in India, S Africa and England, raising the possibility that…
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UK expats told to transfer pensions
British expats in New Zealand have been warned to transfer their pensions to New Zealand soon to avoid losing big chunks of their savings to the taxman.
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Holden pulling out of Australia - report
GM looks set to shut down its Holden plants in Australia from 2016, joining Ford in pulling out of the country.
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Vandals cause $5k damage on trail
Vandals have targeted the Beaumont section of the new Clutha Gold Trail, causing thousands of dollars' damage.
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Poisoning trial hears of 'sordid' claim
Helen Milner told grieving family members she had uncovered a sordid secret life of her husband in the weeks after his death, the High Court was told in Christchurch…
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Man's alleged teeth attacks
A man who allegedly tore victims' teeth out with pliers is set to face trial in Wellington next year.
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$13,000 ring thief yelled 'thank you'
A thief who dashed out of a jewellery store wearing a $13,000 sapphire ring yelled "thank you very much" to staff as she ran to her getaway car.
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Europe storm: Thousands flee homes
A fierce storm has battered northern Europe with hurricane force winds, leaving four people dead or missing, disrupting travel and forcing thousands to flee their homes…
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Police keeping quiet over escape
Dunedin police will not reveal how a man, whom they described as a dangerous criminal, was able to escape from custody at the Dunedin Central police station this week…
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Missing Waipu woman found
Police have found the Waipu woman who went missing from her home last night.
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Zuma's full address on Nelson Mandela
Full text of President Jacob Zuma's address to the nation on the death of former President Nelson Mandela.
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