The Big Read: Jealousy, hatred and attempted murder in the Dome Valley.
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Chiefs and Blues battle to draw
The draw against the Chiefs will be seen as yet another wasted opportunity for the Blues.
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As it happened: Blues v Chiefs
Rugby: Otere Black set to announce Blues deal
The making of a murderer
Today Jaden Stroobant was jailed for murder. What led him down this brutal, violent path?
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New Zealand's best ice creams named
Odd flavours have made for interesting entries at the NZ Ice Cream Awards.
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The text that cost this man $26k
This brutal message is how James found out he had wasted 18 months of his life.
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Schapelle's friends: Where are they now?
Schapelle Corby is about to head home - and a lot has changed since 2004.
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Happiest ending for saddest dog
This is the happy ending for Electra, the dog who captured hearts worldwide.
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Dangerous man escapes from hospital
Dunedin police are looking for Vincent Clayton and seeking information on where he is.
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Times getting tough, warn Kiwis in Oz
Some Kiwis in Australia are advising New Zealanders not to cross the ditch.
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Stormtrooper explains infamous blooper
Remember the Stormtrooper who banged his head in Star Wars? He's finally spoken out
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How to survive the jobs apocalypse
Millions of jobs are under threat and the solution needs to be radical.
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Dairy owner's teen killer paroled
The teen who stabbed West Auckland dairy worker Arun Kumar to death is back at school.
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Delays as truck crashes into building
A witness says the truck "completely squashed" the tyre shop.
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David Bain changes his name
David Bain is starting afresh, beginning with his new name.
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Neighbours want tailor to move out
The tailor is proving not so popular with his neighbours in Christchurch.
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'Dating a Kardashian cost me $70m'
Apparently dating a Kardashian is not good for one's NBA career.
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Last chilling call minutes before bombing
The terrorist reportedly called his mother and brothers before he detonated the bomb.
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National
Missing 13-year-old boy found
Alexander Donaldson was last seen at 3.30pm today.
Money for rheumatic fever prevention cut
Funding to reduce rheumatic fever in NZ has been halved in this week's Budget.
Budget Family Incomes package passes
Joyce dangles prospect of more tax cuts
World
Police seize and crush $360,000 Ferrari
A man who parked his Ferrari outside a court has had it seized and crushed by police.
Baby left in sweltering car dies
A seven-month-old baby has died after her father left her in a sweltering car.
Woman raped at airport massage parlour
US police claim an airport masseuse raped a traveller before her flight.
Girl searched porn to find 'what dad did'
A man has been arrested for child sex abuse of his nine-year-old daughter in the US.
Business
NZ dollar hurt by China rating, falling commodities
The Kiwi dollar declined to US70.14c as at 5pm from US70.41c late yesterday.
F&P Healthcare and Sky TV lead sharemarket higher
The S&P/NZSX 50 Index added 7.1 points, or 0.1 per cent, to close today at 7441.57
Half of lowest earners miss out on Budget perks
Half of workers earning less than $24,000 won't get benefit at all from new Budget perks.
Why our kids need to be better at money
Hannah McQueen wants to give future generations a good start with money.
Politics
Political Roundup: Explaining National's apparent shift to the left
National's 2017 Budget is a very centrist affair, writes Bryce Edwards.
English talks budget 2017
VideoPrime Minister Bill English explains the 2017 budget and security in light of the Manchester bombings
Nats, Labour given $1m broadcasting money
Labour and Greens' deal to work together has not affected their broadcast funding.
$100m a year from multinational tax crackdown
Apple has paid no income tax to Inland Revenue over the past decade.
Lifestyle
Tourists' Disneyland proposal goes viral
A man's proposal to his boyfriend at Disneyland has gone viral.
What to eat this weekend
The best recipes, restaurants and foodie events to check out this weekend.
Are you storing champagne wrong?
Sextuplet parents tried for 17 years
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Kidwell and Bennett on Rugby League World Cup
David Kidwell and Wayne Bennett address media at Mount Smart Stadium today
League: Who should be the new Kiwis captain?
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A sneak peak Windross Farm golf course
Andrew Alderson takes a look at the venue for the $2million LPGA venue
Woman jumps on car to stop thief
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VideoEntertainment
'America is about to meet its new superhero'
The Price is Right contestant goes bananas as he breaks the Plinko record.
Mariah Carey slammed for 'bananas' behaviour on set of The House
Stars get real: From heroin to handcuffs
Let's just say All Talk with Anika Moa's latest episode left no stone unturned.
Ben Mack: The mysteries of Kiwi television
Ariana Grande is targeted by online trolls
Travel
The Atiu Villas, Cook Islands
Peter de Graaf finds a prime holiday spot on a quiet Pacific island.
Staying at The Louise in South Australia's Barossa region
Flight check: Seattle to Anchorage
Anna Harrison flies AS97 from Washington State to Alaska.
He Tangata: Melissa Carter
Cruising on the Aranui 5
Opinion
Demons & death: Welcome back to Twin Peaks
Karl Puschmann returns to David Lynch's brilliant nightmare, Twin Peaks
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Do you have a 'Rolls Royce' Service Offer?
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Is an angry boss affected by senility?
Higgins: Is this the avocado Budget?
Sport
Hansen: 'I can't see myself extending'
All Blacks coach confirms he will almost certainly stand down after the 2019 World Cup.
Kieran Read re-signs until 2019
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Tui Lolohea released by Warriors
Tui Lolohea's Warriors days are over, and is close to inking a deal with the Tigers.
Otere Black set to announce Blues deal
Wellington Saints move to 15-0 in NBL
Rugby
As it happened: Blues v Chiefs
The first ever draw between the Chiefs and the Blues - 16-16 at Eden Park.
