Snow falling in Southland
Snow is falling in Southland this afternoon as officials make final preparations for the polar blast that could cause chaos for many regions.
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Leading Headlines
Spaghetti blamed for fatal crash
A German driver was getting ready to eat spaghetti at the wheel when his stationwagon crashed head-on with a ute, killing him and a fellow tourist, an inquest has found…
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Sports TV heads online for Kiwi fans
Coliseum Sports Media is set to deliver to New Zealanders all 380 games of the English football premier league via a pay-per-view online platform.
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Abortion rate lowest since 1995
The number of abortions performed has fallen to its lowest rate in almost 20 years,
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Parker ready for mayoralty challenge
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker believes he has enough support to retain the job, as he works to discredit Lianne Dalziel's bid for the mayoralty.
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Woman knocked out in rural attack
A woman was knocked out after she disturbed two people on her Bay of Plenty property early today.
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NBA: Heat level series in overtime thriller
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 after overtime today to square the series at 3-3 and force the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.
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Young Warriors show their mettle
Justis Kamu analyses the Warriors' fourth consecutive win and looks at the other key issues from the latest round of the NRL.
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Giant bugs created by 3D technology
Scientists in Australia are using 3D printing to create monstrous bugs up to 50 times their original size. But doesn't Australia have enough creepy crawlies already?
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Bank suit gets 4000 new sign-ups
More than 4000 extra people have signed up overnight to join a legal bid to sue the banks over penalty fees after ANZ was named yesterday as the first target.
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Complaint laid over MPs behaviour
A privileges complaint has been laid with the Speaker of Parliament over the behaviour of two veteran Labour MPs at last week's Law and Order Select Committee.
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Rise in drink driving after quakes
The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes.
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Winter snowstice worries
Origin of the polar blast: -38deg
If you think it's going to be cold where you are this week - just remember it could be worse.
Video: Weather Special: Why snow storms are tricky to forecast
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about this particular winter storm - who is most exposed, how our mountains and ranges hugely impact the…
Opinion
Give public voice in game of I Spy
Far from being alarmed, the Key Government seems set to make the work of the spies, both their own and the overseas variety, even easier, writes Brian Rudman.
19CommentsStay tuned for rebirth of NZ media
Fran O'Sullivan asks: "Is the MediaWorks receivership simply the first move in a long-running play that will ultimately return more media assets into NZ ownership?"
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Crime spree suspect remanded in custody
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Wild weather: Tornado reported in Waikato
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Abortion rate lowest since 1995
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New Zealand man found dead outside Queensland house
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Man sacked for squirting high-pressure hose at colleague's face
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Armed robbery accused freed on bail
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Soccer: Phoenix operations manager moves on
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Soccer: Abandoned fixtures to be replayed this weekend
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Nicky Park: A girls' night out
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Animal limb found in cattle food shipment
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National
Crime spree suspect remanded in custody
A 25-year-old Bellevue man accused of a major crime wave involving the theft of thousands of dollars worth of items from…
Man sacked for squirting high-pressure hose at colleague's face
A meat worker sacked for squirting a colleague in the face with a high-pressure hot water hose has failed in his bid to get his job back.James MacDonald had sought reinstatement…
United Future: Electoral Commission changes rules over physical proof
The Electoral Commission has changed its rules meaning United Future will not have to provide original signed application forms to prove it has more than 500 members.The…
Wild weather: Tornado reported in Waikato
A tornado reportedly touched down in Waikato for about 10 minutes this afternoon, with a local farmer sending a photograph to forecaster WeatherWatch.co.nz.The picture…
World
Syria: 650,000 refugees
More than half a million people fled Syria's civil war last year, and the UN says that number could double by the end of…
Russia says it won't permit no-fly zone over Syria
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Jill Meagher murderer jailed
A serial rapist in Melbourne has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 35 years after the rape and murder of Jill Meagher in September last year.
Criminal charges sought after anti-Islamic rant
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Business
Current account gap narrows on dairy, tourism spend
New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose…
Sheppard plans 25 witnesses in defamation case
Shareholders' Association founder Bruce Sheppard plans to call 25 witnesses defending the defamation case brought against him by Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin and Eric…
MediaWorks tax dispute warning
Labour will be watching the government "like a hawk" over MediaWorks tax dispute because of past treatment for the media company which owns TV3 and RadioLive.
Big turnout tipped for NZ gaming meet
More than half of New Zealand's game developers are gathering in Auckland this week to swap notes and glean wisdom from industry leaders. Kiwi studios attracted global…
Technology
Tech Universe: Wednesday 19 June
IN CHARGE IN THE CHAIR: iPortal from Kiwi company Dynamic Controls lets those who use a powered wheelchair connect up their…
Concern over high school 'babe' page
The principals of two Dunedin high schools are worried the latest "babe of the day'' Facebook page could put pupils at risk from sexual predators.
Lasers find Angkor Wat secrets
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.
$165m BNZ facility boost for 2degrees
2 degrees has negotiated a $165 million credit facility from the Bank of New Zealand and is immediately handing over $120 million to clear a debt owed.
Sport
Origin the priority ahead of Lions test
Wynne Gray arrives in Brisbane for the first Lions test where the State of Origin is the talk of the city.
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As it happened: NBA Finals game six
Live coverage of the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs squaring off in what could be the deciding game
Gerrard giving up netball for sevens
Soccer: Phoenix operations manager moves on
Politics
Govt announces gambling reforms
Gambling trusts will have to return more pokie machine proceeds to the community under law changes announced by Government…
Labour questions East Coast mining
Labour says it remains cautious about deep-sea mining but has accused the Government of putting all its economic eggs into one basket, despite "fundamental" public opposition…
Greens ditch money policy
The Green Party has abandoned its policy of quantitative easing - otherwise known as printing money - after almost a year of punishing backlash from political opponents…
MP confirms tilt at mayoralty
Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has confirmed she'll run for the Christchurch mayoralty.
