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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The Beehive has been voted among the world's ugliest buildings by travel website virtualtourist.com. Which other buildings made the list? View


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

Sideswipe: An easy mistake

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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