Judge gets tough on violence

A senior judge has vowed to crack down on a violent crime wave, which he says is sometimes "little more than sheer sadism". More

Buy own furniture, ministers told

Ministers will have to personally buy the taxpayer-provided furniture, crockery and whiteware in their Wellington homes. More

ACC for Molenaar's partner

The partner of the Napier siege gunman received nearly $10,000 in ACC compensation after he committed suicide. More Video Photos

Mark Hotchin is building this huge mansion in Paritai Drive, arguably Auckland's most exclusive street, with its commanding views over the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Richard Robinson
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Mark Hotchin is building this huge mansion in Paritai Drive, arguably Auckland's most exclusive street, with its commanding views over the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Richard Robinson More


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart star in New Moon. Photo / Supplied
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New Moon pre-sales have smashed all previous records, and the film is shaping up to be the biggest money-maker of the year. More

Jonny Wilkinson (inset) says Dan Carter is as near to rugby perfection as he has seen.  Photos / Getty Images
All Blacks: Carter seeks perfect game

As he sits one point off Andrew Mehrtens' All Blacks test rugby point-scoring record, Dan Carter still seeks the perfect game. More

Stan Walker has previously performed mainly in church. Photo / Herald on Sunday
Kiwi teen the favourite for Australian Idol title

A teenager who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in the Bay of Plenty is preparing for the biggest night of his life. More

Thierry Henry says a rematch would be the 'fairest solution' to the controversy around his hand ball goal. Photo / AP
Soccer: FIFA knocks back 'Hand of Frog' rematch

FIFA has rejected Ireland's bid for a rematch after Thierry Henry's hand ball in the teams' World Cup qualifier against France. More


Sideswipe: An easy mistake

An easy mistake to make. * * * A reader writes: "While driving through Glen Innes yesterday, my dad passed through… More

Waverley Council in Sydney dish out some helpful advice to stop smokers from 'tossing' cigarette butts around.
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Brian Gaynor: Open mind on Hanover-Allied proposal Video

The proposed Allied Farmers/Hanover Finance deal would be one of New Zealand's biggest, most innovative and high-risk… More

Professor Peter Hunter and his team are on the brink of a technological revolution. Photo / Richard Robinson From virtual heart to virtual human

Catherine Masters meets the latest recipient of the Rutherford Medal. Gattaca was on the television the other… More

Cellar door and mail order sales of wine should be exempt from new liquor laws, says industry group New Zealand Wine (NZW). Wine group calls for cellar door exemption from new booze laws

Cellar door and mail order sales of wine should be exempt from new liquor laws, New Zealand Wine (NZW) says. Winery… More

A man blamed a low-flying pelican and a dropped cell phone for veering his million-dollar sports car off a road and into a salt marsh. Photo / AP The good oil: Texan loses control of Bugatti Veyron

The NZ Transport Agency warns in a radio ad of night-time disruption to traffic over the hilly State Highway 1… More

A media beat-up? File photo / Otago Daily Times The Job Tour: Media blamed for Dunedin students' reputation Video Photos

We're touring the country looking into issues affecting young people entering the job market. Today we report from Dunedin. More

Union drawing pay while we struggle, says miner's wife

A West Coast miner's wife has blasted union organisers, saying they failed to hold a secret ballot on striking… More

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