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Prasad death: Trail of cash

One of those alleged to have set Shalvin Prasad on fire was with him on the day when he withdrew $30,000 from his bank account, according to police.

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Chinese meat blockade 'temporary'

The Primary Industries Minister Guy says he is optimistic the Chinesec blockade of NZ meat imports will end soon but he still doesn't know why the meat is being shunned…

Fatal fire blamed on fry-up

Rotorua resident Bulla Grace had been drinking alcohol when he decided to put a pan of oil on the stove, causing a fatal fire, the Rotorua Coroner has been told.

NZ@Noon: Low speed car chase

Stories making headlines around the regions today include an angry elderly group who feel unsafe in their own homes, and a low speed chase that covered 100km.

NZ's sporting shame

Out for 68: Where did it go wrong?

Dejected captain Brendon McCullum says it's "pretty tough to explain" why the Black Caps folded for just 68 in the first Test against England at Lord's.

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Investor morale jumps

Against a backdrop of rising share prices and a booming Auckland housing market, investor confidence reached its highest level.

Technology

Almost time for a new Xbox

It's almost time for a new Xbox.Eight years have passed since Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360, double the amount of time between the original Xbox debut in 2001 and…

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Father confesses to gruesome murder

A 48-year-old divorced Briton locked in a bitter custody battle has confessed that he killed his two young children by slitting their throats in Lille, France.

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Super Rugby, Who's hot, not

Patrick McKendry names the top back, standout forward and the four in-form teams from the weekend's Super 15 action.Forward of the week: Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)Yes…

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Loan wars: Banks offer gifts galore

Flat-screen TVs, cash for groceries and even iPads - banks are competing to offer more attractive prizes to sweeten home loan deals as higher interest rates are forecast…

Call to relax rules for MPs with babies

Parliament's Speaker is considering a rule change for MPs with babies after Nanaia Mahuta was required to be in Parliament with her five-month-old baby until midnight…

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