Storm set to 'pack a punch'
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lusi are on track to hit New Zealand this weekend, forecasters say, with the North Island likely to bear the brunt of the storm.
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Rescue chopper's funding cut confirmed
A drop in funding of nearly $500,000 to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is set to go ahead, a grant allocation board says.
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Snowden: US sought NZ law loopholes
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden says the United States' spy agency has helped find or create loopholes in New Zealand law to enable widespread spying.
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How does a jet disappear?
It seems staggering that a passenger jet could simply disappear. But experts warn the sheer size of our seas mean it could take some time to find clues.
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Animal owners were 'out of their depth'
Chickens starved to death, dead and decaying bobby calves and the carcasses of four goats were found by SPCA inspectors at a rural West Auckland property.
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Fawcett guilty of murder
The Mongrel Mob prospect accused of murdering Christchurch woman Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning has been found guilty by a jury in the High Court at Christchurch.
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Things you didn't know about Murdoch
'I'm Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire tyrant, and this is my skybox'. The business and media magnate turns 83 today.
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NZ flag vote to be held after election
New Zealanders will vote on whether New Zealand gets a new flag during the next Parliamentary term, Prime Minister John Key announced this morning.
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Teacher admits sexual relationship
A male teacher has been censured, fined and deregistered after admitting to a two-year sexual relationship with a female student that started when she was in Year 11…
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Man attacked and beaten in his driveway
Two masked men who beat a man loading his car in South Auckland are being sought by police.
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Killer's father: I wish he wasn't born
The father of gunman Adam Lanza has come to wish that his son had never been born, saying his actions "couldn't get any more evil".
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The hunt for Flight 370
Behind the names - the people
Numbered 1 to 227, the passenger manifest for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet is an outwardly unremarkable document.
What could've happened?
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 - with 239 people on board - is unusual in that two days after the plane lost communication there is no reliable…
Opinion
Benefits of overseas students
It is disappointing to know that in 2014, people still see the world through an "us" versus "them" lens, writes Alice Wang.
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My colonoscopy involved sedation providing a 15-20 minute sleep, so light I woke up during it and watched for a time before dozing off again, writes Bob Jones.
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Man in critical condition after near drowning
A man has life-threatening injuries after a near drowning in Lake Taupo. St John Ambulance communications team manager…
Man gets shock from power lines
A man has been taken to hospital after he got an electric shock when he touched overhead power lines. Taupo's Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was called to a rural address…
Sleeping family saved by dog
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Business
Call for delay in iron sands mining application
An environmental group has today asked for hearings on a company's iron sands mining application to be adjourned over what…
Small Business: Productivity - Kathryn Anda
Why is productivity an important issue for small businesses? Productivity is a critical issue for small businesses. It can be the difference between failure and success…
House prices up in February
New Zealand house prices rose in February reversing the falls of December and January, according to just released REINZ figures.
McDonald's struggles for customers
McDonald's is fighting to hold onto customers in the US and much of the world. The world's biggest hamburger chain said today that sales fell 1.4 per cent at established…
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Supreme Court stops 'boobies' bracelet ban
The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a school that suspended two students because they refused to remove bracelets…
Breast cancer ad banned from NZ television
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Missing jet: Reaction 'not swift enough'
The desperate search for a passenger jet that vanished has been significantly expanded, as anger grows in China at the response by Malaysian authorities.
Monster cat terrorises family
Snowden: I have no regrets over leaks
Technology
UFB changes a 'mixed-bag' for users
Ultra-fast broadband contract changes announced today are a "mixed-bag" for users but good for Chorus, says advocacy group…
Tech Universe: Tuesday 11 March
THE OFF SWITCH: Did you forget to switch off your appliances when you left home this morning? Leaving them on unnecessarily means more power used and higher power bills…
Online presence lives on after we die
Those inane selfies and comments on our social media sites will live on long after we're dead, says a visiting academic - but it'll be a valuable historical record.
Ten telephone talking points
The first ever telephone call took place 138 years ago today. Marilynn McLachlan takes a look at some memorable telephone moments.
Politics
Auckland Council faces 'tough choices'
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the council faces tough choices as part of a new 10-year budget that kicks off today.
Govt tax take falls short - deficit rises
The New Zealand government's operating deficit was wider than expected in the first seven months of the 2014 financial year, with a smaller tax take than forecast and…
John Armstrong: Poll date an advantage
In setting September 20 as the date for the election, the PM has just managed to avoid looking like he is using his position to questionable advantage, writes John Armstrong…
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Prime Minister John Key has claimed a potential clash with the G20 Summit in Australia is behind his decision to set the election two months earlier than usual.
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NRL: Warriors make two changes to face Dragons
Warriors coach Matt Elliott has largely kept faith with the players who disappointed last weekend, with Jerome Ropati and…
Rugby: Mealamu to return home with calf injury
Blues hooker Keven Mealamu will return home to New Zealand after failing to overcome a calf injury. The veteran Blues and All Blacks centurion was forced to withdraw…
NRL looking into Barba abuse
The NRL says it's speaking with a junior rugby league player believed to have racially abused Brisbane star Ben Barba on social media. Its intervention came as Barba's…
League and cricket to clash at Eden Park
A clash of the codes at Eden Park is expected to be relatively plain sailing for officials. Rugby league and cricket collide on Saturday, with the Warriors hosting…
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Rugby: England serious contenders for World Cup - Woodward
Clive Woodward thinks England's impressive win over Wales in the Six Nations makes them "serious contenders'' for next year's…
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Graham McGregor: How to be positively remembered in your marketing
In last week's marketing column I talked about a costly problem faced by 83 per cent of businesses. This marketing problem…
