Veterans 'callously' treated
Two brothers seriously injured in botched Defence Force exercises believe New Zealand's service personnel are being hung out to dry by the country's law makers.
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Brown: No-confidence vote
Auckland Mayor Len Brown could face a vote of no-confidence tomorrow, with a quarter of the city's councillors proposing the motion.
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Jury sent home for night
The jury in the Helen Milner murder trial has been sent home for the night and will resume its deliberations in the morning.
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Customs quiet on 'brownie points' case
The "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.
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Borrowers rush to fix home loans
Mortgage holders are rushing in to fix their loan rates as banks hike rates ahead of the expected rise in the official cash rate next year.
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Loud bang leads to emergency landing
A pilot declared an emergency when he heard a bang in the light aircraft he was flying with seven people on board early this afternoon.
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Most Kiwis happy with their job
About three in four Kiwi workers are happy in their jobs, with those in Gisborne being the most content, new employment research shows.
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Xmas tree intercepted by border staff
Surprised border officials have intercepted a live Christmas tree, complete with pot of soil, sent by post from the UK.
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$19m motorway widening launched
A $19 million project to widen 2km of Auckland's Northern Motorway has been launched today, with construction set to begin next year.
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UFC: Hunt's opponent fails drug test
Kiwi UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has received an early Christmas bonus.
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Another govt IT project failure
Yet another Government IT project has gone off the rails with a new DoC land management system costing taxpayers millions in budget overruns.
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Best (and worst) of 2013
Film blog: Top 10 2013 movies
It's been a pretty chur year for movies, and choosing my favourites has been harder than usual, writes film blogger Dominic Corry.
14CommentsWorst shows on TV in 2013
Chris Philpott unveils his picks for the worst TV shows of 2013.
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Johannsen: Sport has failed women
It's hard to keep loving sport when it consistently fails women but at least the topic is being discussed more, writes Dana Johannsen.
31CommentsBrian Rudman: A better way to discover what the voters think
However John Key tries to spin the result, the 67.2 per cent to 32.5 per cent vote against asset sales was emphatic, writes Brian Rudman.
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National
Rescuers working to reach submerged vehicle
Rescuers are struggling to reach a vehicle stuck underwater and believed to have a person inside in the Hunterville area…
Second fisherman's body found in Kaikoura
Callous thieves injure horse
A 15-year-old girl's pet horse which had a diseased hoof was stolen and ridden through Napier to the point where bone was starting to push through. Ashleigh Kearns'…
Summer heat: Warning over pets in cars
Postie awarded compo after bullying claims
Business
All White's UK sports shoe start-up turns heads
A former All White's skipper is finding success off the soccer pitch as he turns his hand to the world of business. Tim…
Coca-Cola loses NZ trademark case
Coca-Cola Co has lost its attempt to stop local rival Frucor Beverages from using a similar contour-shaped bottle for the Pepsi range of drinks in New Zealand.
Deficit widens as imports lift
New Zealand's annual current account deficit widened to a four-year high as a reviving economy took in more imports and foreigners continued to reap greater…
IRD scolded for errors
A High Court judge has rebuked the IRD, calling its application to freeze $462,000 in the bank account of a Rotorua woman "misleading".
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Bombing victim to wed nurse
A man who received serious shrapnel wounds in the Boston bombing is set to marry the nurse who helped him through his recovery…
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Urgent spacewalks to fix broken space station
Nasa has ordered up a series of urgent spacewalks to fix a broken cooling line at the International Space Station.
Nazi's long-lost diary published online
Pope celebrates birthday with homeless men
Technology
Google reveals Kiwis' top search terms
America's Cup was New Zealand's top-trending Google search in 2013, the third year in a row sport has topped Google's annual…
Facebook tests new video ads
Investors are giving a thumbs-up to the idea of Facebook making hundreds of millions in new revenue from video advertisements, but some users argue that the social network…
Tech Universe 2013 favourites: Gadgets for good
SQUISH THE ROBOT: The Sub-Ice Rover is a 1,000 Kg submersible craft that carries 27 sensors and tools. One of its most remarkable features though is that it can fit…
Google search ... and destroy
Computer giant's motto is 'Don't be evil', but some worry that tech purchase brings allure of defence contracts.
Politics
Top man in Dotcom FBI info plea
The senior Customs official who said there were "brownie points" on offer was running one of the most intrusive and sensitive…
Key agrees to bowel cancer test
The Prime Minister has listed an invitation to undergo bowel cancer screening as one of the most bizarre he has received in his role as Prime Minister.
English: Housing inflation cooling
The rampant house price inflation which has pushed the dream of home ownership out of reach for thousands of New Zealanders is probably over, says English.
Tua in Maori Party's corner
Retired boxer David Tua met the Maori Party yesterday to discuss whether he might stand at next year's election.
Sport
Rugby: Gatland to create history in Wales
This time of year always lends itself to reflection and few in the sporting world will feel more vindicated than New Zealander…
Funding increase for successful sports
NZ's most successful sports will receive a funding boost ahead of the Rio Olympics, while basketball was another winner from today's High Performance Sport NZ investment…
Cricket: Flower's future on the line
England have not yet been whitewashed in this Ashes series as they were seven years ago in Australia, but the size and nature of their three defeats suggest that it…
Soccer: Merrick shuffles bench for Mariners
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has turned to his fountain of youth with a bench shake-up for tomorrow night's away clash with the Central Coast Mariners in Sydney. The…
Small Business
Small Business: Solo acts - Scott Gardiner
MYOB NZ executive director Scott Gardiner gives some ideas for sole traders wanting to take a break at Christmas. Sole…
