Truck driver 'died instantly'
A police campaign to reduce the number of people killed in truck accidents was only a few hours old when a "shocking" head-on collision killed a log-truck driver.
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Kerry praises NZ as 'global partner'
Foreign minister Murray McCully has met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington and most of their meeting was spent discussing the Middle East.
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Officials cagey about space-tracking ship
There are conflicting reports as to whether a ship tied up at Queens Wharf is part of the Chinese navy.
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Fiancee's past engulfs Kiwi-in-Oz
A New Zealand engineer has found himself at the centre of media attention in Australia after it emerged he is engaged to the former girlfriend of a jailed killer.
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Commuters clog free spots
Residents of central Auckland fringe suburbs such as Mt Eden, Parnell and Orakei are getting riled at their streets becoming free parking lots for commuters.
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Baby issue 'up to Speaker'
Prime Minister John Key does not believe Parliament's hours should be reduced to make it more "family friendly" after a Labour MP was sitting with her baby till midnight…
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Claws are out in luxury CBD tower
Owners of apartments in Auckland's five-star Metropolis tower are pitted against one another in battles which have ranged from cat-keeping to who sits on the body corporate…
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Meridian tougher to sell
The Government will have to bump up the sweeteners to get enough mum and dad investors to buy into Meridian Energy, an analyst says.
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Sports stars make a #hashtag of it
Reporters Kris Shannon and Steven Holloway investigate how Twitter has changed the daily experiences of Kiwi athletes - for better and worse.
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Airline makes bungladesh of destination
Two United States holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.
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TV broadcaster in bid to gain seat
TVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima announced his bid for Labour's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection candidacy yesterday on Te Karere, the news programme he usually edits.
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Forum urges smoking ban
Bus stops, train stations and ferry terminals should be declared "smoke-free" from September, the Auckland Council parks forum has recommended.
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Black Caps vs England
Revamp needed after humiliation
With the last wicket taken, last scone scoffed and last cup of tea drunk at Lord's, it is time to read the remaining tea leaves to see how NZ adjust after a loss to…
Vettori lined up to play in second test
Daniel Vettori will be recalled if match fit for the second cricket test against England after Bruce Martin's calf muscle injury saw him ruled out of the tour.
Opinion
Editorial: Disability bill demonstrates contempt for due process
On any number of counts, the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill represents a particularly sorry piece of law-making.
Politics: Democracy under threat?
Judith Collins' abandonment of the MMP Review recommendations has provoked severe criticism, claiming democracy is being disregarded, writes Bryce Edwards..
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National
Wrong audience for Bolger tirade
As a former Prime Minister and a man very firm in his views, Jim Bolger has always been a bit stroppy.
Key backs changes to carer's law
Prime Minister John Key has defended the urgent passing of controversial legislation which restricted who could be paid for caring for disabled family members.
'Technical issues' holding up meat
Chinese measures to curb sales of counterfeit meat may be a factor in millions of dollars of exported New Zealand meat being held up on Chinese wharves.
Greens plan own hearings on animal testing for drugs
The Green Party will increase pressure on the Government to rule out testing of synthetic drugs on animals by holdings its own hearings today.
Business
$6m to fix leaky high-rise
Each owner of leak-struck twin tower high-rise Hobson Gardens faces paying $50,000 to $75,000 to get their unit fixed after…
NZ workers' itchy feet positive sign, says expert
More than half the workers in an employment survey plan to look for a new job in the next year.
New boy on block acquires The Mill
Independent Liquor's move into the retail trade will help to level the playing field.
Bank of England warned on inflation pressures
Britons should be braced for years of high inflation as the cost of living soars stubbornly ahead of wages, a leading economic forecaster warns.
Technology
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer…
Breakers coach sets trend
Twitter in sport is generally seen as an athlete's game but one coach bucking that trend is Dean Vickerman.
Carter seems nicer than Santa and candy floss
The bloke running about the footy field with his Superman undies on the inside is one thing, even if he is a Cantab and showing definite signs of wear, but this joker…
Xero wins hi-tech top honours
Xero received the top honours at this year's Hi-Tech Awards, while another cloud software company Vend also won in two categories.NZX-listed accounting software…
World
Twister on 'demolition tour'
Tornadoes ravaged parts of Oklahoma yesterday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old…
Preschools may get right to bar unvaccinated children
Preschools and childcare centres in New South Wales may be given the legal right to refuse to enrol children who have not been vaccinated.
Al-Qaeda linkage spurs rebel split
Jabhat al-Nusra, the much-feared militant jihadist group that has taken control of large rebel-held areas of northern Syria.
Gillard urged to ease 'Orwellian' spy laws
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is coming under renewed pressure to ease the wave of draconian powers handed to Australia's domestic spy agency since the September 11 attacks…
Sport
Key absences 'not an issue'
In one of the most awaited matches of the Super rugby season, the coaches of the Chiefs and Crusaders are preparing as normal…
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NRL: Inu faces another ban after ugly incident
Bulldogs centre Krisnan Inu faces a second stint on the sidelines this season after being hit with a grade-two dangerous contact charge by the NRL match review committee…
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Politics
High-density plans rewind Panmure's clock 13 years
Plans to intensify Auckland with terraced housing and apartment buildings are deja vu for one community, which met last…
Broadcaster seeks by-election selection
TVNZ's Shane Taurima will seek Labour's selection for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election, saying the late Parekura Horomia had approached him about standing in the past.
Pacific people were worst hit in NZ recession
Prime Minister John Key said the Government were working hard to deliver jobs and opportunities for young Pasifika people after news Pacific people have been the worst…
Board adopts Whanau Ora
Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community.The DHB adopted Whanau Ora at its board meeting on…
Small Business
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Guy Kawasaki on positive influence
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to spend $85 to see Guy Kawasaki present at the Air New Zealand Social Media Breakfast…
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