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Rizalman is accused of following Billingsley home and assaulting her with intent to rape.

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Envoy case: Cops confused

A court file reveals police were confused about whether man accused of an alleged sex attack on a Wellington woman had diplomatic immunity.

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Mum's quick thinking averts tragedy

A young man high on synthetic cannabis tried to drive himself, his partner and their child into Otago Harbour (pictured). Photo / Getty Images

A young mother helped stop her former partner - 'psychotic' on synthetic cannabis - from driving her and her child into Otago Harbour.

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Updated 15 min ago

Kayaker hurt after rolling in big seas

Scott Donaldson has rolled three times during the night and is like 'a dice in a cup' as the waves batter his kayak.

A support boat has been dispatched to transtasman kayaker after he reports injuries sustained after rolling three times in big seas.

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Blog: What happens when you speak out

Toby Manhire writes: Sure as night follows day, the decision for the complainant in the diplomat sex case to speak out sparked controversy.

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Politician: Rape comment wasn't wrong

Todd Akin says in his new book he should never have apologised for his 'legitimate rape' comment. Photo / file

A former Republican congressman whose "legitimate rape" comments during the 2012 US Senate campaign were roundly criticised now says he was wrong to apologise.

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Vasectomy raises prostate cancer risk

A study by scientists at Havard University found having a vasectomy is linked to a 10 per cent increased risk of developing the most lethal form of prostate cancer.
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Men who undergo the snip increase their risk of suffering fatal prostate cancer, new research suggests.

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Family gets by with City Mission's help

Times are tough for Jenny Daniell-Wiig with her sons Silas, 5, left, and Roman, 7. Photo / Peter Meecham

Mother of two Jenny Daniell-Wiig used to rely on a foodbank to feed her family on a regular basis. But with help, she's made changes.

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And the World Cup winner is...Adidas

Argentina will face Germany in the World Cup final on Monday morning. Adidas is the sponsor of both teams. Photos / AP

For Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.

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The project that gave the poor a voice

The project found eight barriers that trap people in poverty and suggests ways to overcome each one. Photo / NZ Herald, Getty Images

100 low-income families were asked what they needed to get out of poverty. Here are their answers.

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Winter hits June food prices hard

The food price index rose 1.4 per cent in June, the fastest monthly pace since the same month a year earlier, and up from 0.6 per cent in May. Photo / APN

Feel like you're paying a bit more for your veges at the moment? You're not wrong. Latest prices detail the impact winter is having on your seasonal staples.

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Is this the best World Cup ever?

Robin van Persie scores from a diving header against Spain. Photo / AP

Herald football writer Steven Holloway and his father Bruce, two-time NZ football writer of the year, argue over whether the 2014 World Cup is the best edition ever

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Man dies after ice, drink game

The ice challenge has become popular around the world including the US.

A man suffered a heart attack and died after a heavy drinking session during which he had a bucket of ice poured over his head as part of a social media game.