Billionaire backs Dalton
Matteo de Nora, the Swiss-Italian who has poured millions into Team NZ, has given his full backing to Dalton and the troubled America's Cup syndicate's board.
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Soldiers may 'opt out'
The Defence Force has confirmed soldiers will be given the chance to withdraw from the controversial deployment.
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Cricket: Kane's six appeal
With NZ nine down chasing 152 for victory against Oz, Williamson deposited Pat Cummins over long on with a match-winning six to finish on 45 not out and carry his team…
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Forget top marks, just toughen up
Teachers showering Kiwi kids with praise - and never allowing them to fail - are threatening to do more harm than good, a leading educationist says.
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Danica's letter to her husband
Danica Weeks, wife of MH370 passenger Paul Weeks, pens a heartfelt letter to the husband she dreams of bringing home.
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Dog owner blames himself for attack
A devastated dog owner says he has himself to blame for the canine's slaying of a protected fur seal.
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Driver breaks back in crash
A speedway driver last night suffered a broken back after a horror racing crash in Auckland.
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Average Auckland house price breaks $500k
Average asking prices for houses have smashed through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time.
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Survivor's Ironman effort
Isaac Young's parents could not believe a small lump on their young son's leg was melanoma. The resulting biopsies, surgeries and skin graft are more than any child…
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Stolen daughter found after 17 years
A baby stolen from her sleeping mother's arms shortly after birth has been found by the family through an astonishing coincidence 17 years later, South African police…
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'Obsessed' stalker gets case thrown out
A man who became obsessed with a sex worker and launched a rash of lawsuits against her and her lawyers has had his case shot down in the Supreme Court.
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Beauties vie for heart of Art
A yoga teacher who shared the catwalk with supermodel Elle Macpherson is one of 21 Kiwi beauties who will fight for the heart of Art Green on The Bachelor NZ.
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Ridge's death row visit
Sally Ridge has spoken of her jailhouse encounter with "Bali Nine" death-row inmate Myuran Sukumaran.
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Napping seal hitches a ride on surf ski
The last thing paddler Jackie Dring expected on her afternoon paddle across Auckland's Rangitoto Channel was to pick up…
Malicious letters sent to housewives
Auckland housewives have been targeted by a malicious letter-writer who has posted letters accusing them of having affairs.
Liner offers help to boatie
One of the world's most famous cruise liners offered to join a rescue mission after five fishermen ran aground in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
Good rent deal harder to get
Soaring house prices and tighter lending rules mean ever-increasing numbers of New Zealanders are becoming long-term renters.
Business
Bernard Hickey: Blame it all on Basel
In a KPMG report this week, bank executives mused that foreign cash buyers were pumping up asset values. Are too few houses…
Why politicians get donations
Analysis of election candidate donations has shown a wide variety of businesses are willing to open their wallets for politicians.
Blue Chip creator on $310k paycheck
Bankrupt former Blue Chip creator Mark Bryers is drawing a salary of A$300,000 ($310,000) from a similar business in Australia. Bryers, who has filed an application…
Biopure plans fast growth in China
Like many infant formula exporters, the outlook darkened for Biopure Health after the Chinese Government introduced a raft of strict import requirements last year.
World
Double coffin for couple
A devoted husband and wife married for 60 years who died within days of each other will be buried together in a double coffin…
Yet more misery for Abbott
For an hour or two yesterday, Australian PM Tony Abbott left the curse of his leadership troubles behind, only to have to endure the curse of the cricket at Eden Park…
Jihadi John angry at plight of Muslims
The unmasking of Isis militant "Jihadi John" as a Londoner who had repeatedly been questioned by security services has sent shock waves through Britain.
Final voyage for space crusader
Actor Leonard Nimoy didn't just leave a lasting impression on the science-fiction world, he also left his mark on science itself.
Life & Style
More fun than a barrel of monkeys (+recipes)
For National Kids' Day, open up the kitchen and give them free rein!
Delaney Mes: Just a few of our favourite things
Kamo celebrates 'amazing adventure'
A decade-long "amazing, fun adventure" has culminated in wedded bliss for Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo and her longtime beau Mike Dreaver.
Design & build: Episode ten
VideoMoor sisters win Viva Prix de Fashion
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Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
The Black Caps beat Australia by one wicket in a Cricket World Cup thriller at Eden Park. Footage: Sky Sports
Cricket World Cup: Trent Boult performance one for the ages
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Golf: Lydia Ko smashes course record
A stunning eagle ignited Lydia Ko remarkable course record 61 today at Clearwater as the world No 1 opened up a decent lead on the field. After a sloppy opening bogey…
Key, Abbott discuss leadership and ISIS
VideoPMs begin cricket sledging
VideoEntertainment
Glut of reality TV goodies this year
Couch potatoes face reality TV overload, with more than 250 primetime hours hitting our screens this year.
Spock is dead: Sci-fi fans in mourning as Star Trek star Leonard Nimoy dies aged 83
Lorde's sis raising funds for volunteer programme
India Yelich-O'Connor wants to follow in her Grammy-winning sister's globe-trotting footsteps - and wants you to help pay her way.
Kerre McIvor: Hold show's producers to account
The colourful debate
Travel
Queensland: My blue heaven
In the third in a series about Queensland, Wendy Dunlop explores a paradise of a multitude of islands.
Queensland: Climb, sail and hunt
Auckland: Village people
Catherine Smith checks out waterfront activities celebrating the Volvo Ocean Race.
Chile: Desert revival
Room check: Quality Hotel Oceans, Tutukaka
Opinion
Real issue is beneath our wheels
The road zigs left, then right, like a river winding around the mountain. There's only a ruler length between you and the…
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Forget Bali - home's fantastic
Paul Little: War details put us in a pretty pickle
Despite the forthrightness of the announcement that we're off to Iraq, much remains unclear, writes Paul Little.
Rodney Hide: Mann up and take responsibility
Black Caps match lived up to hype
Sport
Chiefs kill with quality
The Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality…
Rugby: Hurricanes escape Perth with no injuries
Cricket: Boult performance one for the ages
Trent Boult delivered a swing bowling master-class yesterday with career-best figures of five for 27 from 10 overs against Australia in just his 20th one-day international…
Golf: Lydia Ko's education picks up pace
Basketball: Breakers through to final
Cricket World Cup
Win brings nation to its feet
Thousands in living rooms and bars across NZ tuned into the heart-stopping Cricket World Cup action from Eden Park.
Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
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Cricket: Vettori masterclass underpins epic victory
Australia were blown away spectacularly, even after having hit the ground running. Nine wickets for 26 in 9.1 overs. And you thought England's capitulation was a one-off…
