Baby Leo's mother 'back together' with his father
The woman accused of rejecting her newborn son because he had Down's Syndrome now reportedly looking to raise him in Auckland with her Kiwi husband.
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Jihadi John had anger issues - teacher
Teacher says Isis terrorist revealed as Mohammed Emwazi was involved in a number of fights in his first year at high school but he was "lovely, lovely boy".
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Here's how Aussie media reacted
"Mitchell Starc nearly steals show!" After the Black Caps' thrilling win over Australia at Eden Park, the Aussie pundits had a lot to say.
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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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Team NZ 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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NZ troops can opt out of Iraq
Soldiers may be excused from going to train Iraqi forces in fight against Isis, for personal reasons. The Defence Force says it is part of being a "good employer".
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The six that had nation on its feet
Kane Williamson enters New Zealand cricket folklore after hitting a six to win a heart-stopping Word Cup match at Eden Park.
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Show's over: It is blue and back
The dress that broke the internet is blue and back - and here's why.
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Average Auckland house price $764K
Average asking prices for houses for country smash through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time but in Auckland the rampant market is surprising even the…
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'Hold X Factor's producers to account'
The X Factor producers must be held accountable for allowing Shae Brider's whitewashed version of events to go to air, writes Kerre McIvor.
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Horror moment driver broke his back
Speedway driver Craig Marsh slammed head on into metal pole an miraculously survives: "OK guys. I'm alive. Broken back but still kicking."
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Sally 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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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.
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.
Kiwis fall for cool of autumn
A poll of 400 Kiwis has found autumn is their favourite season.
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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…
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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…
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Like many infant formula exporters, the outlook darkened for Biopure Health after the Chinese Government introduced a raft of strict import requirements last year.
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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.
Goodbye Mr Spock
Actor Leonard Nimoy didn't just leave a lasting impression on the science-fiction world, he also left his mark on science itself.
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Gardening: Hardy blooms flourish
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Excitement and exultation as the heroic Black Caps make their supporters proud in a historic win over their traditional…
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Kane Williamson lofted himself into cricketing folklore last night. With New Zealand nine down chasing 152 for victory against Australia, he deposited Pat Cummins over…
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The Tuning Folk in Auckland came alive Saturday night as Texas-bred musician Shakey Graves, shook up the intimate venue. "Alright…
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In the third in a series about Queensland, Wendy Dunlop explores a paradise of a multitude of islands.
Auckland: Village people
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Black Caps match lived up to hype
Kane Williamson, surely, is not human. His brain, surely, does not work like the rest of us, writes Mark Richardson.
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Jack Tame: Hey dude, knees together!
Let's be honest. Although a worthy cause, man-spreading is much more than a space issue, writes Jack Tame.
Opinion: A greeting goes a long way
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Sport
Cricket World Cup: No injury concerns for McCullum
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has allayed any concerns about captain Brendon McCullum's fitness.
Cricket: Aussie batting 'horrendous'
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Shades of ABs in Black Caps win
The Black Caps were All Blacks-like in their first-half execution yesterday. They were more like the Blues in the second.
Chiefs kill Crusaders with quality
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Eoin Morgan off song
The Telegraph asks why England cricket captain Eoin Morgan won't sign 'God Save the Queen'.
Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
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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.
