Webster wins gold
''Absolute joy." That was Sam Webster's immediate thought crossing the line for his second Commonwealth Games gold in 24 hours today.
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Service at station 'humiliating'
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Teacher's depravity lost in system
Failure to pass on information at school's management level was critical to the overlooking of allegations made by students.
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Life on the not-so-fast internet
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Flying safe despite death toll: experts
This year is the deadliest for air disasters since 2010, but Kiwi aviation experts say passengers are still statistically unlikely to die in an aircraft crash.
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Glasgow: While you were sleeping
A quick bite of the best of the action from day two at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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Revealed: Secrets of the ABs' success
A new book about the nation's rugby team reveals that the All Blacks' culture has changed over the years, but their strong will to win remains undiminished.
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Vicar quits over same-sex relationships
Outspoken Anglican vicar Michael Hewat walked out of the church yesterday over its recognition of same-sex relationships.
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Butter chicken with Hone
Shouting Hone and Hilda Harawira a flash dinner turns out to be something of a mission.
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Bob Harvey's incredible life
From mooning a ratepayer to meeting his birth parents at middle age, former Waitakere mayor Bob Harvey has always lived a life less ordinary, as a new biography reveals…
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Hopes for 'apopo' in weather forecast
The Maori Language Commission says that it has approached TVNZ, TV3 and the MetService about using the Maori word for "tomorrow" in future weather broadcasts.
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Big names in Franklin Rd fight
A rich lister, a high profile QC, a prominent media couple and an arts doyen are locking horns over the future of Franklin Rd, which attracts hordes of visitors to its…
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'Day of Rage' as Gaza toll tops 800
Israeli fire yesterday pushed the Palestinian death toll in Gaza to above 800, as Washington pressed Israel and Hamas to agree to a week-long humanitarian ceasefire…
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What now for Malaysia Airlines?
Malaysia Airlines' website has gone dark. In keeping with airline practice after a crash, its special "dark site" is free of logos and the imagery of its standard home…
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