Woman confronts terrorists
A cub scout leader confronted terrorists just seconds after they murdered a soldier warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose."
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$100k online car dealer scam
An online car dealer has been snared placing thousands of fake bids on more than 500 of its own auctions.
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Police: Worst burglary in a decade
Candy Atkinson and her three children huddle together in a friend's bedroom at night and struggle to sleep a week after a group of kids burgled and trashed their home…
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Boston: Man killed while questioned
A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife…
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Woman says league star bashed her
An Australian woman has accused Auckland-born NRL star Ben Te'o of punching her in the face at the home of a former teammate.
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Surge in fake notes worries shopkeepers
Fake $100 notes are circulating in Auckland, with one group of businesses being targeted repeatedly.
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Minister gets off assault charge
A church minister has been cleared of assaulting an off-duty police officer who was refereeing his son's under-10 rugby game in a disagreement over a try.
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Tornado damage could top US$2b
The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused US$2 billion in overall damage, officials said…
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Kiwi firm makes app for blockbuster
A New Zealand firm operating out of the UK has taken the lead role in developing the official app for new sci-fi thriller After Earth, starring father and son duo Will…
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Heating homes properly out of reach
One in three New Zealanders can't afford to heat their homes properly in winter, an especially acute issue for younger people, a survey shows.
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New mum unaware of pregnancy
Thomas Jones and Erica Gunther have the ultimate souvenir of their New Zealand holiday.
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Cricket: Injury rules Watling out
New Zealand wicketkeeper B-J Watling has been ruled out the second cricket test against England because of the left knee injury he suffered at Lord's.
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NZ still the kid in intelligence family
When it comes to the Five Eyes intelligence sharing grouping, it's like a family with the United States and Britain as parents.
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Twitter and Kiwi athletes
Sports world riding the wave of change
When Usain Bolt sprinted clear of compatriot Yohan Blake to complete an unprecedented second straight Olympic 100m-200m golden double.
Torrid rants trigger rise of usage rules
Just after the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu received a six-month ban from the IRB for a series of offensive Twitter rants.
Opinion
GCSB legislation could stop bombings
Opposition to the GSCB legislation rely on their traditional response that NZ will become a "national security state.", writes Aaron Lim. This is exactly what NZ needs…
4CommentsBudget hides bleak economic outlook
The debt we should really be worried about is the amount we owe to overseas lenders - and that is going up, not down, writes Bryan Gould.
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Should those detained illegally during the 2007 police raids be compensated?
National
Hunters hook Jurassic Pork
A late-night walk in the countryside by two men and their dogs turned into the "hunt of a lifetime" last weekend after they…
Hui being scheduled to discuss report on raids
A hui is being scheduled in Ruatoki to discuss a report that found police acted unlawfully during raids in the area six years ago.
Pre-trial hearing adjourned for Kiwi in Canada
A pre-trial hearing for an ex pat New Zealander accused of murdering his wife in Canada has been adjourned.
KiwiRail eyeing asset cash
Struggling KiwiRail may soak up almost $600 million - or a tenth of the cash raised from partially privatising state-owned power companies, Budget documents reveal.
Business
1-in-3 risk of Kiwibank credit rating cut
Kiwibank could face higher wholesale funding costs if an international rating agency follows through with its threat to…
Brian Fallow: Going on with asset sales risky business
Looking at the impending float of Meridian Energy it is hard to say which side of the House of Representatives is serving the public interest worse.There is a sort of…
Inside Money: Wheelchairs on planes - it could be worse
Airlines - and able-bodied passengers - have a real economic incentive to ensure disabled embarkation operates smoothly.
1CommentsWall St dips as Fed opens taper door
US stocks and bonds fell, both giving up earlier gains, after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke suggested the central bank might scale back stimulus measures as early…
Technology
Tech Universe: Thursday 23 May
EASY BEING GREEN: With only 3 wheels and a price tag of less than US$7,000 the American two-seater Elio car manages around…
Apple's boss defends tax strategy during Senate grilling
The United States Senate sharply questioned the chief executive of Apple, the world's most valuable company, over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help it to…
Xbox: Questions & answers
The new Xbox has been unveiled, and with today's announcement comes questions for Kiwi gamers.Will the Xbox One be on sale before the end of the year? Yes.How much will…
Human parasites go under microscope
Parasites that live inside humans could find life a bit tougher in future, thanks to the University of Otago and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
World
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Suspected terror attack
In a brutal daylight attack which raised fears that terrorism had returned to London, two men with butcher knives hacked…
Fatal attack in London
Video
Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury
A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident.
Storm chaser joins rescue
We are by your side, says Obama
Sport
Rugby: Rennie backs Henry as Crockett hits back
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie believes Sir Graham Henry made some good points in his blast at match officials.
Cricket: A pint, a pie and straight to the nets
The chances of a Kiwi randomly turning up to a New Zealand cricket practice this week and being selected to play an international are about as likely as Prince Philip…
Soccer: Animals opt for Dortmund
Chiefs bring the smiles
Politics
Residents 'inwardly bitter' over officers' actions
Residents of the eastern Bay of Plenty say there is still an "inner bitterness" towards police after the way they were treated…
Minister and council not quite in accord on law
Auckland Council and Housing Minister Nick Smith still can't agree on legislation to give effect to their accord of two weeks ago to fast-track consents for 39,000 new…
Rent aid for new tenants only
Housing Minister Nick Smith has finally cleared up a mystery from last week's Budget - disclosing that only new tenants moving into community housing, and not existing…
Govt mulls R&D payback
The Government is considering new rules that would require research and development funding to be repaid by companies if taxpayer-supported R&D projects prove particularly…
Small Business
$17m for living wage
Adopting a living wage for all Auckland Council employees could cost ratepayers more than $17 million, a report says.The…
