School scammers drop bid
A former principal and her husband who scammed $30,000 from a decile one school have abandoned their appeal after a judge told them they may be jailed.
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Station officer tells victim to ring 111
A woman who drove to Whangarei police station to report an attempted carjacking was told by the duty constable to ring 111 instead.
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Nick Smith backs down on legal threat
Conservation Minister Nick Smith says he has "heeded the Prime Minister's advice" and backed down on a legal threat against an environmental advocate.
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Ellis in clash over island getaway
Former All Black Marc Ellis has got offside with a neighbour at the prestigious gated community of Matiatia Estate on Waiheke Island.
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Glasgow Games: Patterson lifts gold
One last lift was the difference between the top of the podium and the depths of despair for Richie Patterson.
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Cunliffe denies double standards
Labour leader David Cunliffe has denied he has double standards for refusing to rule out relying on Internet Mana despite deriding National for its coat tailing deals…
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Claw back warning for Ross investors
Investors who managed to withdraw their funds in recent years from Ross Asset Management Ponzi scheme - are warned liquidators may try to claw back the cash.
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NZ's worst stalker to remain in custody
The country's most prolific stalker will remain in custody after allegations of six breaches of his release conditions in just 12 days.
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Burglars steal autistic boy's presents
A 12-year-old autistic boy has had his electronics and birthday presents stolen by burglars.
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Killed as they played on a swing
Israel and Hamas blamed each other for an explosion at a Gaza park that killed at least 10 Palestinians - including nine children playing on a swing.
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Star coach promises fight after sacking
Former All Whites coach Kevin Fallon says legal action is likely over his sacking from Mt Albert Grammar after 18 years, as his former players threaten a boycott.
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Singer's death threats over Gaza tweet
One Direction star Zayn Malik has been bombarded with death threats by outraged Israelis after posting a #FreePalestine message on Twitter.
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Black box reveals why MH17 crashed
A Ukrainian security official says black box data recovered from MH17 shows the jet was brought down by shrapnel from a rocket explosion.
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PM against any 'silly' legal action
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With so many people choosing to head off overseas for work it is good to check out how easy it is to bring any superannuation savings back with you when you return.
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A flu vaccine expert is calling for new vaccines and strategies to combat influenza after her research group found New Zealand's…
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Due to popular demand, a Ponsonby Rd bar has changed its name back to Poof, only months after complaints led its owner to drop the title.
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Glasgow: While you were sleeping, day 5
A quick bite of the best of the action from day five at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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New Zealand medals at the swimming centre in Glasgow have been few and far between so it was no surprise that Lauren Boyle broke into a huge smile as she was presented…
