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'Our people have lost a father'
Nelson Mandela has died, age 95, with South African President Jacob Zuma announcing "our nation has lost its greatest son"…
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Prime Minister John Key expressed his sadness at the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
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Thousands flee homes
A fierce storm has battered northern Europe with hurricane force winds, leaving four people dead or missing, disrupting travel and forcing thousands to flee their homes…
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Gray: Mandela's golden Cup moment
Special is an overworked description in sport. We use it far too much in journalism and hear it every day to define occasions or incidents which in a lapse of time…
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Cricket probe in three countries
The ICC anti-corruption panel is believed to be looking at matches involving NZ players that took place in India, S Africa and England, raising the possibility that…
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Holden pulling out of Australia - report
GM looks set to shut down its Holden plants in Australia from 2016, joining Ford in pulling out of the country.
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Vandals cause $5k damage on trail
Vandals have targeted the Beaumont section of the new Clutha Gold Trail, causing thousands of dollars' damage.
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Poisoning trial hears of 'sordid' claim
Helen Milner told grieving family members she had uncovered a sordid secret life of her husband in the weeks after his death, the High Court was told in Christchurch…
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Man's alleged teeth attacks
A man who allegedly tore victims' teeth out with pliers is set to face trial in Wellington next year.
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$13,000 ring thief yelled 'thank you'
A thief who dashed out of a jewellery store wearing a $13,000 sapphire ring yelled "thank you very much" to staff as she ran to her getaway car.
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Police keeping quiet over escape
Dunedin police will not reveal how a man, whom they described as a dangerous criminal, was able to escape from custody at the Dunedin Central police station this week…
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Woman missing in thick bush
Police Search and Rescue staff began searching for the woman last night after she became lost in thick bush near her house.
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City staff spent $220k at Am Cup
Auckland ratepayers paid some of the costs for 3 News presenter Hilary Barry to attend the America's Cup as part of a $220,114 spend-up in San Francisco by the council's…
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NZ warning - be ready for the big one
Plastered across posters and T-shirts, inspiring a play, and named by a popular blog site as word of the year, "munted" became the catch-cry amid Christchurch's post-quake…
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Opinion
Final Act - and the tea party's over
This week, the Act Party left this Earth, drawing its final breath after a long and anguished illness, writes Toby Manhire. The account is overdrawn and must now be…
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The signs are growing that the TPP is in trouble, writes Bryan Gould. As more information is leaked, the chances of a secret deal being agreed are falling quickly.
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Kindergarten teachers around the country will protest today against ongoing cuts to funding in their sector.
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Business growth forecasts are so strong that Auckland is facing a big building shortage and needs 18 more PwC Towers, 18…
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On TV, even the good times are bad. TV networks believe a slump in viewer numbers is happening because the economy is getting better and people are going out more -…
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South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died.
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A suicide car bomber has struck Yemen's Defence Ministry, killing 18 soldiers and paving the way for a carload of gunmen wearing army uniforms to storm the heavily guarded…
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Forty New Zealand companies are included in the latest Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index, with 16 local firms making it into the top 100. The index was…
Dotcom suspected FBI spied on his calls
Kim Dotcom has asked a judge to order the US to come clean on spying after a phone call glitch prompted fears he was victim to a surveillance system used by the FBI.
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Burcu Killic: Standing up to drugs industry the best medicine
How the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will treat access to affordable medicines is the most controversial issue confronting…
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The panel looking at NZ's constitutional arrangements says it did not find strong support for republicanism in the 120 meetings it held and 5259 written submissions…
Global oil giants unfazed by opposition
International oil and gas giants who have gained permits to explore NZ's seabed and land say they aren't deterred by the prospect of protest as it is a natural part…
Farm-buyers face new rules
A private member's bill put forward by Labour MP Phil Goff would require foreign buyers of farmland to demonstrate their investment would benefit the economy more than…
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Livescoring: Black Caps six wickets away from victory
The Black Caps begin day four of the first cricket test against the West Indies needing eight more wickets to record their…
Lawyer: If true, it'll tear at heart of integrity
A former NZ rep on an ICC anti-corruption panel says allegations of match-fixing against three Kiwi cricketers might, if true, amount to the most serious offences in…
Cricketers shocked by inquiry
News of an investigation into allegations of match-fixing by three former cricket players have been met with shock and dismay, the head of the Players' Association describing…
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There's no getting ahead of themselves among the New Zealand team as they eye their first test win in a year today. They are eight wickets away from a victory which…
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