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Incompetent lawyers undermining legal aid system - reviewA damning review of legal aid says a sea change is needed to fix a system undermined by incompetent and sometimes corrupt lawyers. More Doc
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Maori vs Pakeha - Goff's warning
Phil Goff has re-opened the political warfare over the foreshore and seabed law, saying the Govt's plan to repeal it will divide NZ again. More
Extra guests trigger Secret Service alert
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Crashing a state dinner at the White House apparently takes a security breakdown as well as some kind of nerve. More
Sideswipe: Texting at 80km/h
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Lance says this "lunatic" was texting at 80km/h on the Southern Motorway - and wearing jandals. More
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House insurance likely to rise 10 per cent - Tower
The cost of house insurance is likely to rise by 10 per cent this year, says insurance company Tower. Speaking… More
Online Xmas retail jump tipped
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Cricket: Shocking start for NZ after Bond's five-wicket haul
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Shane Bond completed a five wicket bag but the Black Caps' second innings got off to a very shaky start on day four of the first cricket test against Pakistan. More
There's way more to your Mac than the Dock
The Dock is a sort of launch-bar. I imagine Windows has something like it. The Dock just contains links to actual… More
Provocation defence abolished
The defence of provocation, which can be used to reduce murder to manslaughter, has been abolished. More
Call for cheaper eyewear spurs more competition
The battle in budget eyewear retailing is hotting up as Specsavers announces plans to double its New Zealand presence… More
Man of mystery - The Stig
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The ever-mysterious and ever-talented racing driver is credited as a presenter alongside Jeremy Clarkson, Richard… More
The Job Tour: Paula Bennett's 'suck it up' advice
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Paula Bennett talks tough on youth unemployment and the dole. More
Almost 27,000 low-paid workers in schools, hospitals and services for the disabled are taking to the streets today… More
Ladyhawke named breakthrough artist
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New Zealand born singer Ladyhawke has been crowned the breakthrough artist of 2009 at the Australian Music Awards. More
Exploring the magical icy world of Franz Josef
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Jill Worrall puts her new hip through its paces on a tour of Franz Josef Glacier. More
Shiny, happy people
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Make like Michael Jackson and get some sequins into your wardrobe. We tell you how to wear them. More