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Timeline of a murder
It was a 3am knock on the door that started a nightmare for Malia Kelekolio and her aunty. Malia refused to open up until she recognised the voice as that of her teenage…
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Crew too drunk for flight
Air New Zealand passengers stranded for days in Hawaii are "gobsmacked" at revelations crew were out drinking, making them unfit for duty if the plane had been made…
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Games: While you were sleeping, day 9
A quick bite of the best of the action from day nine at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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New case looms as Banks fights on
What John Banks is labelling compelling new evidence for an appeal against his criminal conviction is believed to be sworn statements from two Americans.
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Elderly victim of attack 'wants to die'
Too scared to sleep in his own home after a violent invasion, a 73-year-old man is seeking the public's help to track down the attackers.
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Lion Heart: Amber-Rose Gailer
What does it take to save a baby's life? Suzanne McFadden traces the incredible story of a baby's will to live.
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US Ebola patients prepare for transfer
Plans are underway to bring back the two American aid workers sick with Ebola from Africa.
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The US 'tortured some folks' - Obama
The US tortured al Qaida detainees captured after the September 11, 2001 attacks, President Obama said.
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Obama calls for release of soldier
US President Barack Obama urged Hamas to show it is serious about wanting a ceasefire.
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Ugly side of the beauty industry
Dozens of complaints about poor hygiene and dangerous practices have presented an alarming picture of Auckland's beauty industry.
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New evidence claims in Crewe case
A fresh allegation of potential evidence tampering has emerged in the Crewe murder case - but this time it is not against the police.
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Dr Bogan heads to small screen
A bogan who made a career out of his Holden car-loving, heavy metal, black T-shirt-wearing lifestyle is to bring "boganology" to the small screen.
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