'Hidden' surgery wait list
About 280,000 New Zealanders are waiting for elective surgery, and more than half are not on waiting lists, new research shows.
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Leading Headlines
Contraceptive a factor in woman's death
Three general practitioners have been ordered to apologise after an overweight smoker died following repeatedly being prescribed an oral contraceptive pill.
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Attack on woman, 65, a mystery
Police say they have no idea why two masked men assaulted a 65-year-old woman in her south Otago home last night.
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Milner's son: 'I called her a murderer'
'I knew what she was doing.' Helen Milner's son caught her crushing up pills the night she's first accused of murdering her husband, a court heard today.
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Lovestruck Kiwi: I was a little naive
A lovestruck Wellington man who launched a campaign to track down a mystery American woman admits he was "a little naive".
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Family learn of charges through media
Family members of a man killed on a building site earlier this year are angry they heard of charges laid in relation to his death only through media.
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'Blacklisting' to curb phone thefts
New blacklisting system will help stop mobile phone thefts by reducing street value of stolen devices, say police.
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Airport taxi drivers on hunger strike
Disgruntled taxi drivers have begun a hunger strike and rally at Auckland International Airport today.
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Sudden infant death rate drops
The rate of babies dying prematurely or from sudden unexpected death in infancy has dropped sharply - but it's still too many, say child health experts.
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Key stands by Mandela funeral decision
PM John Key says a 'good blend' of people will represent NZ at Nelson Mandela's funeral - despite criticism anti-apartheid campaigner John Minto's not one of them.
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Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead
Australia have needed only 11.4 overs on the final day of the second Test to take England's remaining four wickets and claim a two-nil lead in the Ashes series. …
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Food, booze push up Dec spending
New Zealanders have been spending up on food and liquor in the lead up to Christmas, according to Paymark, which says spending through its network during the first seven…
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Opinion
Who is your New Zealander of the Year for 2013?
Over the past 11 months, which New Zealander has most inspired the nation with their actions? Is it a politician? A sportsperson? An entrepreneur? An entertainer? A…
191CommentsBelief in ubuntu drove Mandela
I feel as though I am saying goodbye to Nelson Mandela not just for me, but for my mother, Cherry Hill, who died last year, writes Deborah Hill Cone.
6CommentsNew Zealander Of The Year
One song - four nominations
In less than a year, Lorde has gone from a Year 12 student at Auckland's Takapuna Grammar to a global pop star.
Big impression all around
Before Steven Adams became the 12th player selected in June's NBA Draft, talent spotters said the Kiwi had a personality to match his 2m frame.
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National
Second man arrested following violent South Auckland brawl
A second man has been arrested following a violent brawl in south Auckland at the weekend. The 21-year-old man has been…
Child poverty report applauded
A new report on child poverty in New Zealand has been applauded by groups who have criticised the Government for failing to thoroughly monitor the issue itself.
Maketu murder-accused granted bail
Nice weather disrupts West Coast travel
Business
Auckland property up 15.2pc - QV
Auckland property values continue to surge ahead, up 15.2 per cent in the last year.
AAPT sale price gets analyst approval
Telecom has sold its Australian AAPT unit for A$450m to ASX-listed internet service provider, TPG Telecom, beating initial expectations of what the unit would go for…
Investors get money back from failed scheme
Nearly $60 million has been returned to 2217 people who were stung by the failure of the Credit SaILS investment.
Holden talks to be held on Thursday
The future of Holden will be on the agenda of a meeting between Prime Minister Tony Abbott and South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday. Media reports suggest…
World
Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls elections
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she will dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call elections in an attempt…
Main opposition party quits Thai Parliament
North Korea purges leader's uncle
North Korea has acknowledged the purge of leader Kim Jong Un's powerful uncle on allegations of corruption, drug use and a long list of other "anti-state" acts.
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Technology
Tech Universe: Monday 09 December
LEAN ON THIS: A carved wooden cane to help you walk, or at least keep you from falling, can be a thing of beauty. But the…
Hands on: Google Nexus 5
Android fans have been salivating at the prospect of the Google's latest smartphone, the Nexus 5 for good reasons. Not only is its parentage solid (the Nexus 5 is the…
Small Business: Mobile app developer eyes listing
The global trend for business and consumer mobile apps could see New Zealand developer MEA Mobile list on the stock exchange.
Productivity gains the goal in adopting new applications
There are two distinct tiers of value for smartphones and tablets in enterprises.
Politics
Politics roundup: NZ reaction to Mandela death
The death of Mandela has given rise to some very important and interesting political debate in NZ, writes Bryce Edwards.
Greenpeace opens Anadarko case
Greenpeace has opened its case against the Environmental Protection Agency and Texan oil giant Anadarko in the High Court at Wellington.
Big test awaits Maori Party
The Maori Party could struggle to hold on to co-leader Tariana Turia's seat when she departs.
Bali trade agreement cuts red tape for NZ exporters, says forum
A new international trade agreement is good news for exporters whose products are held up at borders but will make little difference for consumers, experts say.
Sport
Chris Rattue: Majestic Ashes in danger of being a no-contest
The New Zealand cricket team snatched a draw from the jaws of victory in Dunedin but it was tough concentrating on that…
5CommentsSporting Achievement of the Year 2013 Finalist: Scott Dixon
The 2013 America's Cup involved a comeback for the ages - although not in New Zealand's favour - and the All Blacks' revival against Ireland will not be quickly forgotten…
David Leggat: Fast-medium trio best option for Basin
Spare a thought for Hamish Rutherford, Corey Anderson, Ish Sodhi and perhaps most of all Neil Wagner.
Chris Cairns: I'm still in the dark
Chris Cairns says he remains in the dark over whether he is being investigated by the International Cricket Council anti-corruption unit.
Small Business
Debbie Mayo-Smith: You have two kinds of people to market to
Very simply, those that know you or have heard of you and those who have not (heard of you). By you I mean your business. The…
