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Man charged with murders
The man charged with two counts of murder in connection with a double homicide in the Far North can now be named.
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Four injured as Wellington train derails
Four people suffered minor injuries when a KiwiRail commuter train packed with hundreds of passengers derailed near Wellington at peak time this morning.
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Collins 'wants to get on with his life'
Jerry Collins is back in training, as fit as ever, and keen to pick up a top level contract with a European club, his manager says.
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Accused was with victim before murder
One of those alleged to have set Shalvin Prasad on fire was with him on the day when he withdrew $30,000 from his bank account, according to police.
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Half of NZ workers eyeing new jobs
More than half of the workers in an employment survey are planning to look for a new job in the next year.
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Chinese meat blockade 'temporary'
The Primary Industries Minister Guy says he is optimistic the Chinesec blockade of NZ meat imports will end soon but he still doesn't know why the meat is being shunned…
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Fatal fire blamed on fry-up
Rotorua resident Bulla Grace had been drinking alcohol when he decided to put a pan of oil on the stove, causing a fatal fire, the Rotorua Coroner has been told.
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Female shortfall in computer science
Women need to be encouraged into studying the field of computer science where they are well under-represented, a top computer scientist says.
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Accountant suspended for website claim
A Whangarei accountant has been suspended and ordered to pay $8000 after he misled the public by claiming to be a chartered accountant on his website.
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Caregiver bill advice heavily censored
The Government has been accused of undemocratic law-making after a controversial bill was passed without public input and with official advice heavily censored.
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Expert: Let's get rid of property CVs
The CV is misleading and potentially damaging to the process of real estate, writes Alistair Helm.
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Cop's harrowing decision in twin's death
An intruder and a twin girl were shot dead by a policeman during a New York home invasion in which a masked man was heard yelling, "I'm going to kill her".
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NZ's sporting shame
Out for 68: Where did it go wrong?
Dejected captain Brendon McCullum says it's "pretty tough to explain" why the Black Caps folded for just 68 in the first Test against England at Lord's.
Why Warriors coach Elliott should go
The Warriors' record loss to the Panthers was the most embarrassing performance by a New Zealand team since our America's Cup boat almost sank, writes Chris Rattue.
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MP's bill step in the right direction
Sue Moroney's bill puts balance back into privacy law, writes Gehan Gunasekara. It is to be hoped the Government will embark on more comprehensive reform of its own.
10CommentsDo the disabled need special treatment?
Behaving badly towards those who are vulnerable might be a sign you are in the most need of help, writes Deborah Hilll Cone.
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European express
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Fiji masterclass
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Anti-royalist in court over attempted manure attack
Detectives visited an anti-royalist protester and warned him not to misbehave the day before he allegedly tried to throw…
Pacific Island Affairs funding cuts will hurt Pasifika people - Labour
An $861,000 cut to Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs funding will hurt Pasifika people already suffering high unemployment, low incomes and growing inequality, Labour…
Blue whale protection may need to increase
The protection afforded to blue whales in New Zealand waters may need to be increased, now a study has found they may be more regular visitors to the South Taranaki…
Science experiments leaves expert cold
The National Science Challenges promised to be one of the most exciting experiments ever seen in our science and innovation sector.
Business
Independent Liquor buying out The Mill
Auckland-based manufacturer Independent Liquor is preparing to make a move into the retail trade for the first time, announcing…
Results from Malaysia buoy Fonterra
Fonterra's Malaysian operation has doubled its revenue in local currency terms over the past five years.
Investor morale jumps
Against a backdrop of rising share prices and a booming Auckland housing market, investor confidence reached its highest level.
Nick McDonald: Meridian listing - the importance of diversification
So we have seen Mighty River Power (MRP) list successfully and learned that Meridian Power is next off the block. A lot of New Zealanders recently bought Mighty River…
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Xero wins hi-tech top honours
Xero received the top honours at this year's Hi-Tech Awards, while another cloud software company Vend also won in two…
Almost time for a new Xbox
It's almost time for a new Xbox.Eight years have passed since Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360, double the amount of time between the original Xbox debut in 2001 and…
Tech Universe: Monday 20 May
AIR DROP: SheerWind's Invelox wind energy generators capture the breeze from high above ground and funnel the wind down through a tapering passageway that accelerates…
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1b acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the…
World
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City
One of several tornadoes that touched down in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters…
Father confesses to gruesome murder
A 48-year-old divorced Briton locked in a bitter custody battle has confessed that he killed his two young children by slitting their throats in Lille, France.
North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters
North Korea has fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
Syrian troops have pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen…
Sport
Rugby: Kirwan's men face exam by Brumbies
The Blues chances of making the Super 15 playoffs will be examined next by the best Australian side in the series.
Rugby: Classy Crusaders down Blues
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Super Rugby, Who's hot, not
Patrick McKendry names the top back, standout forward and the four in-form teams from the weekend's Super 15 action.Forward of the week: Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)Yes…
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Politics
NZ ready to aid Middle East deal
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will tomorrow offer the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, New Zealand's assistance in the…
Charting Pasifika's progress in NZ
The Pacific community has stamped its mark firmly on New Zealand society. There are 20,000 more Niueans living here than in Niue.
Loan wars: Banks offer gifts galore
Flat-screen TVs, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast…
Call to relax rules for MPs with babies
Parliament's Speaker is considering a rule change for MPs with babies after Nanaia Mahuta was required to be in Parliament with her five-month-old baby until midnight…
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Debbie Mayo-Smith: Guy Kawasaki on positive influence
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend $85 to see Guy Kawasaki present at the Air New Zealand Social Media Breakfast…
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